In 2024, many countries around the world will hold Chinese New Year celebrations, showing the charm of Chinese culture and enhancing the understanding of Chinese culture among international friends. These activities not only sent New Year blessings to overseas Chinese and international friends, but also allowed Chinese and foreign people to share a happy and peaceful Spring Festival cultural feast.
In New Zealand, Prime Minister Rakson attended the "Chinese New Year Flower Market Fun Day" in Auckland to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with local Chinese. This is the first time that Laxson has participated in a large-scale event in the local Chinese community since he became prime minister in November last year. In Malaysia and Vietnam, the China-Malaysia Youth Dragon Dance Team and Hanoi University attracted many participants and spectators. The students actively participated in experiential activities such as calligraphy, Chinese painting, paper cutting, Ao Dai Hanfu show, and singing and dancing performances, and tasted traditional delicacies such as spring rolls, zongzi, dumplings, and glutinous rice balls.
Germany and Sweden also host various forms of Spring Festival celebrations. In Germany, exciting events such as the Spring Festival temple fair and the Spring Festival gala allow local people to experience the charm of Chinese culture. The Chinese Cultural Center in Stockholm, Sweden, let the local people and overseas Chinese enjoy a cultural feast through various forms such as food, New Year paintings, lanterns, dragon dances and Wu operas.
In addition, UNESCO Headquarters is also lit up to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Chairperson of the Executive Board, Vera Lakje, said that the dragon is the most well-known symbol of Chinese culture in the world, representing strength, wisdom and auspiciousness, and expressed the hope that in the new year, UNESCO and China will start a new journey of cooperation and achieve more new achievements in the auspicious Year of the Dragon.
These celebrations not only enhance the understanding of Chinese culture among international friends, but also bring more color to our lives. Let's give a thumbs up to celebrations around the world!