Chinanews.com, January 31 (Gan Tian) The "Echoes of Tang Poetry" Spring Festival concert was sung in New York, USA, and a lively temple fair was held in Bangkok, Thailand... The 2023 "Happy Spring Festival" hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China The activities have attracted the attention of all parties.

Foreign media quoted opinions saying that this series of activities not only built a bridge of cultural communication between China and foreign countries, but also increasingly became an important platform for countries to share the feast of Chinese culture.

Image source: Ministry of Culture and Tourism

　　The "Happy Chinese New Year" event is sponsored by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China. It has been held for 22 consecutive years since 2001, covering more than 100 countries around the world. More and more cultural elements have been integrated into the "Happy Chinese New Year" event. More and more of foreigners joined the crowd celebrating the Chinese New Year.

　　The 2023 "Happy Chinese New Year" global event is innovative in form and rich in content. For the first time, the "Happy Chinese New Year" mascot for the Year of the Rabbit is solicited from all over the world, and the "New Year Lunar New Year" temple fair and "New Year's Goods Festival" will be held in conjunction with other activities, so that people all over the world Share the joyful atmosphere of the Chinese New Year and feel the unique charm of Chinese excellent traditional culture.

　　Pakistan's "Daily Times" pointed out in the article "Showing China's Charm, Writing a New Chapter of Pakistan-China Friendship" that recently, Pakistan and China have carried out many cultural cooperation and exchanges, including the "Happy Chinese New Year" event.

According to reports, these cooperation and exchanges will further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.

On January 14, the launching ceremony of the 2023 "Happy Chinese New Year" global event was held in Zhengzhou, Henan.

The picture shows the performance of the chorus "Let the World Be Filled with Love".

Photo by Cheng Hang

　　Pakistan's "Dawn" also reported on a series of Chinese New Year celebrations in Pakistan and China.

The media also quoted Zhang Heqing, cultural counselor of the Chinese embassy in Pakistan and director of the China Cultural Center in Pakistan, as saying that the "Happy Chinese New Year" event has flourished in recent years and is increasingly becoming an important platform for China to share Chinese culture and ideas with the people of the world.

　　6abc Action News, a news website in Philadelphia, noted that "Echoes of Tang Poetry: iSING! Suzhou and the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Chinese New Year Concert" was sung in the United States, and singers from 10 countries participated in the performance.

The music embodies the long history of classic Chinese Tang poetry.

On January 14, the launching ceremony of the 2023 "Happy Chinese New Year" global event was held. The picture shows the performance of the Henan opera "Spring Man Pear Garden".

Photo by Cheng Hang

　　The Emirates News Agency reported that the 2023 "Happy Chinese New Year" parade will be held in Dubai Expo City on January 14.

The report quoted Soumaya Ali, vice-president of partnerships at Dubai Expo City Government, as saying: “Celebrations like this deepen our bonds with each other and encourage us to seek to strengthen cultural, diplomatic and commercial ties while being hopeful and Looking to the future with optimism."

　　Turkey's Anadolu News Agency reported that from Thailand, Serbia, New Zealand to the United States, many landmark buildings were lit up in "Chinese red"; dazzling dragon dances, lion dances, rabbit-themed red lanterns and other decorations, Also everywhere.

The report specifically mentioned that many places such as Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand have held colorful and distinctive 2023 "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations.

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha also appeared at the celebration and praised the profound friendship between Thailand and China.

On January 14, the launching ceremony of the 2023 "Happy Chinese New Year" global event and the "Happy Chinese New Year Harmonious Coexistence" concert were held. The picture shows Tai Chi performing "Impression Tai Chi".

Photo by Cheng Hang

　　The festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year has also been transmitted to Paris, the capital of France.

Local celebrations are held to welcome the New Year of the Rabbit, including the display of traditional Chinese costumes and Hanfu, Chinese painting exhibitions, Chinese concerts, handicraft workshops for children, food tasting, etc.

　　Calgary, Canada also held a variety of performances and celebrations.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported that for many Canadians, the Spring Festival is an excellent opportunity to learn about the cultures of other countries and regions.

Former Alberta Governor Notley also said that during this period, local residents went out to participate in activities, and they were very happy to take the opportunity to connect and communicate with each other.

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