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Province’s traditions brought to Beijing to enliven city’s celebrations this year
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first month on traditional Chinese calendar, which is Feb 12 this year. Its arrival also marks the end of Spring Festival celebrations.
Spanning nearly 3,000 years, the guzheng stands as a dazzling gem in the treasure trove of Chinese traditional music. Its music continues to resonate deeply with listeners today. Whether expressed through ancient poetry or performed on stage, the guzheng bridges the past and present, evoking nature's grandeur and human sentiment. Come and join Yuanxi, the digital employee from China Daily, for a serene journey of the soul.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launch ceremony and gala was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China.
As the first Spring Festival after its inclusion approaches, influencer Chen Xiyue is bringing Spring Festival gifts to extend greetings in a universe of paintings.
In a modest residential area in Ansai, a district of Yan'an city in Shaanxi province, an artist's hands dance across sheets of vibrant red paper. The rhythmic snip-snip-snip of her scissors fills the quiet atmosphere, creating intricate patterns that tell stories of ancient traditions, family tales and the ever-present beauty of rural China.
The vast and tough wilderness has granted snakes stunning agility, speed and strength. Faced with extreme circumstances, they exhibit killer instincts and survival skills.
With the Year of the Snake arriving, the Legend of the White Snake — a household folklore passed down for more than 1,000 years — serves as a muse of many cultural programs and activities celebrating the Spring Festival holiday.
