Fancy celebration of the Year of the Dragon
The celebration of the Year of the Dragon 2024 is rich and varied, encompassing many aspects such as culture, art, community service and international exchange. Here are some specific celebrations:
1.*International Exchange and Cooperation**:
Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have held Chinese New Year receptions around the world to celebrate the New Year with local friendly people, overseas Chinese, Chinese-funded institutions and Chinese students, such as the Chinese Embassy in Egypt and the Chinese Embassy in Brazil.
2.*Cultural Inheritance and Display**:
The "Light up the Chinese Lanterns" held in Nanjing, the Year of the Dragon Lantern Festival Lantern Festival Lanterns to welcome the New Year, showcased the representative items of the intangible cultural heritage of the Lantern Festival lanterns across the country, such as Beijing lanterns and Zhejiang Xianju lanterns, reflecting the excellent traditional Chinese culture.
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3.*Community Service & Volunteering**:
The Henan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism carried out volunteer service activities with the theme of "Celebrating the Year of the Dragon, Welcoming the New Year, and Sending Blessings" in Wolong District, Nanyang City, including Huimin theatrical performances, righteous writing of Spring Festival couplets, blessing characters, etc., as well as condolences to old party members and poverty alleviation households.
4.*International Cultural Exchange**:
In Kampala, the capital of Uganda, the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, the Uganda Federation of Chinese Associations, and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce jointly hosted the Chinese New Year Temple Fair and Spring Festival Gala, which highlighted the integration and collision of cultural elements between China and Uganda and China and Africa, and promoted mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples.
5.*New Year's Message and Outlook**:
China**.com released a New Year's message, highlighting the achievements and future goals of Chinese-style modernization, as well as New Year's wishes to all Chinese.
6.*Scientific and Technological Innovation and Achievement Display**:
The 2024 New Year's message mentioned the successful launch of the Shenzhou-17 manned spacecraft and the commercial operation of the domestic large aircraft C919, demonstrating China's progress in the field of science and technology.
7.*Art & Creativity**:
At the Ugandan event, Ugandan visual artists collaborated with Chinese artists to create paintings, deepening cultural exchanges between the two peoples through artworks.
These activities not only demonstrated the charm of traditional Chinese culture, but also promoted international cultural exchanges and understanding, and also reflected China's positive image and influence on the global stage. Through these diverse celebrations, the New Year celebrations of the Year of the Dragon serve as a bridge to connect different cultures and promote international friendship.