The 2026 “Happy Chinese New Year” celebration is set to unfold across eight countries. Featuring artistic performances, intangible cultural heritage experiences, Spring Festival temple fairs, and cultural tourism showcases, it creates a shared moment of cultural connection across borders. As China’s most beloved festival reaches a global audience, friends from around the world are invited to celebrate the warmth, joy, and beauty of the season together. #HappyChineseNewYear #ChineseNewYear #Sprin

Chinese mythological beings and horses lit up a lantern festival in China's southwestern city of Zigong on Friday (January 23), to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year of the Horse, which starts on February 17. Dazzled onlookers gazed upon the sparkling lanterns at night in the park, with more than 200 handmade lanterns featuring animals, mythological beings and scenes from Chinese culture. More than 1,200 workers took weeks to construct the lanterns, including a 210-meter long mythological cre