Chinese Spring Festival celebrations introduce Europeans to Chinese traditions

Red lanterns swayed above Kotzia Square in central Athens on Wednesday as the rhythmic drums of a dragon dance drew thousands of Greek residents celebrating China's Spring Festival.

February 12, 2026

Festive events held for upcoming Chinese New Year across the world

Festive events were held Tuesday for the upcoming Chinese New Year across the world.

February 11, 2026

Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg celebrates upcoming Chinese New Year

The Chinese Consulate General in Johannesburg hosted a reception Monday to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year of Horse, which falls on Feb. 17.

February 11, 2026

Chinese community in Sri Lanka celebrates Spring Festival at embassy reception

Members of the Chinese community in Sri Lanka, together with local Sri Lankan guests, gathered in Colombo on Monday evening to feel the vibe of Chinese New Year at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka.

February 11, 2026

Chinese Embassy in Senegal hosts Spring Festival reception

​The Chinese Embassy in Senegal on Monday evening hosted a Spring Festival reception in Dakar, the capital of the West African country, gathering over 200 guests, including Secretary of State for Senegalese Abroad Amadou Cherif Diouf.

February 11, 2026

Chinese New Year banquet in New York celebrates culinary heritage, cross-cultural connections

A Chinese New Year banquet was held Monday evening at the China Institute Culinary Center in Lower Manhattan, New York City, featuring an exquisite eight-course dinner prepared by five master chefs from Beijing.

February 11, 2026

In Melbourne's Chinatown, a museum connects history and the present

In a narrow laneway off Melbourne's Chinatown, the Museum of Chinese Australian History stands behind a vermilion door with a brass pull-ring -- understated at first glance, yet expansive in historical scope.

February 11, 2026

Malta issues special stamps to mark Year of the Horse

​MaltaPost on Monday unveiled its Year of the Horse commemorative postage stamps in Valletta, marking the third consecutive year the country has issued stamps celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year.

February 10, 2026

Hollywood embraces Chinese New Year with colorful celebrations

In an appreciative nod to Chinese culture, Hollywood kicked off three weeks of Chinese New Year celebrations in Southern California with Ovation Hollywood's annual party on Saturday.

February 10, 2026

Taste of China cultural event held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year

A cultural event titled the Taste of China was held here on Sunday to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

February 9, 2026

Carnival held in Zimbabwe to celebrate Chinese New Year

​Zimbabweans on Saturday were treated to Chinese cuisine and traditional performances at a carnival held in Harare, Zimbabwe's capital, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year.

February 9, 2026

Chinese New Year Gala in Kenya highlights call for closer cultural exchange

​Kenya on Sunday celebrated the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi, bringing together dignitaries including senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, and hundreds of local and foreign visitors.

February 9, 2026

China-Nigeria temple fair marks Spring Festival, 55 years of diplomatic ties

​The Chinese community in Nigeria's capital city of Abuja, together with Nigerian partners, on Saturday held a temple fair to mark the 2026 Spring Festival celebrations and commemorate the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Nigeria.

February 9, 2026

Global South youth explore rural development models in SW China's Yunnan

​Under a winter sun in Xishuangbanna, a group of young leaders from Indonesia, Kenya, Laos, Tanzania and Uganda recently trekked into the lush mountains of southwest China's Yunnan Province. They came not as tourists, but as students of a "living classroom" focused on rural development.

February 9, 2026

'Harbors Tonight' enhances cultural bridge between Brunei, China's Yunnan

​The "Harbors Tonight" event was held in Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei, on Saturday night, promoting cultural and people-to-people exchange between China's Yunnan Province and Brunei.

February 9, 2026

Budapest embraces Chinese Spring Festival as cultural bridge between civilizations

The Year of the Horse has galloped into the Hungarian capital not merely as a date on the lunar calendar, but as a grand celebration increasingly woven into the fabric of European urban life.

February 9, 2026

Chinese-Cambodian cultural exhibition held to embrace Spring Festival

​A Chinese-Cambodian cultural exhibition is being held in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, which will fall on Feb. 17.

February 9, 2026

Chinese embassy in Myanmar hosts Chinese New Year celebrations

​The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar hosted Chinese New Year celebrations at the National Theater in Yangon on Thursday and Friday.

February 7, 2026

Hungary, China jointly issue 'National Treasures' Stamp for Chinese New Year

Hungary and China on Wednesday jointly issued a commemorative stamp series titled "National Treasures: Traditional Hungarian and Chinese Instruments" for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

February 5, 2026

Chinese New Year celebrated in Cape Town in a boost to people-to-people exchanges

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.

February 5, 2026

China-Hungary 'New Four Seasons' concert held in Budapest

A China-Hungary musical joint premiere was held Monday evening in Budapest as the European tour of "The New Four Seasons of Hungary and China Concert" opened at the Liszt Academy of Music.

February 4, 2026

'Colors of China' concert debuts in Seville for Lunar New Year

With the Chinese New Year of the Horse just over the horizon on Feb. 17, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra on Monday kicked off a tour of Spain with a concert called "Colors of China" in the southern Spanish city of Seville.

February 4, 2026

Sharing music, learning together -- Philadelphia Orchestra's long-standing China story

​The Philadelphia Orchestra's engagement with China has evolved over more than five decades into what its president describes as a sustained, two-way relationship centered on performance, education and long-term professional exchange.

February 2, 2026

China-Europe ties gain new momentum amid global turbulence

​In a world rattled by geopolitical tensions, Europe is once again searching for steadier ground, and China is increasingly re-emerging as a crucial partner in the eyes of many European officials and businesses.

February 2, 2026

China, Pakistan to promote in-depth integration of mineral industry chains

The Pak-China Mineral Cooperation Forum, organized by the China Chamber of Commerce in Pakistan (CCCPK), was held in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on Wednesday.

January 30, 2026

When tourism meets music: Lunar New Year concert brings US, China closer together

​Under the bright lights of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the sounds of Chinese and Western musical traditions blended harmoniously on Wednesday, delighting American audiences.

January 30, 2026

From Britain's West End, musical voices find growing stage in China

"It's very exciting to perform for people who know what we're performing," Owen-Jones told Xinhua, adding that Chinese theatergoers are very eager to "keep up with what is happening on stages elsewhere in the world."

January 30, 2026

China-Europe youth dialogue held in Brussels to boost innovation, cooperation

​An exchange event titled "Building the future together: China-Europe youth exchange and dialogue" was held here on Wednesday, focusing on technological innovation and youth entrepreneurship.

January 29, 2026

Openness fuels surge in China's inbound visitors, strengthens people-to-people exchanges

Fueled by China's expanding visa-free policies, inbound travel surged in 2025, with visa-free entries jumping 49.5 percent year-on-year to nearly 30.1 million, official data showed.

January 29, 2026

Chinese cultural event series kick off in Sri Lanka

The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held Tuesday at Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead of the traditional Chinese holiday.

January 29, 2026