People learn to make Chinese-knot decorations during an event in celebration of the Chinese New Year in Cape Town, South Africa, on Feb. 1, 2026. The bustling Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa's legislative capital, came alive with vibrant colors and lively performances on Sunday as the upcoming Chinese New Year was celebrated.

The event attracted hundreds of local residents and foreign tourists, injecting fresh momentum into people-to-people exchanges between China and Africa.(Xinhua/Wang Lei)