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Cape Town China International School Celebrates Chinese New Year with Global Cultural Exchange Initiative
Discover how Cape Town China International School is celebrating the Chinese New Year with a vibrant cultural exchange initiative that connects students globally.
‘If you know history, South Africa must be supported’, says Chinese Ambassador Wu Peng
Derrick Avenue in Cyrildene buzzed with excitement as the China Town Johannesburg Community celebrated the Lunar New Year, featuring prominent officials and vibrant festivities.
CMG holds fifth rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
Highlights of the rehearsal include a song by singers from China's Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), who extended their best wishes to the GBA.
Chinese New Year festivities enchant travellers at OR Tambo International Airport
On the eve of the 2025 Lunar New Year, travellers at OR Tambo International Airport were greeted with vibrant drums, traditional dancing, and festive Chinese chanting, marking a spectacular celebration of culture and community.
WATCH LIVE: CMG's Chinese Spring Festival Gala
UNESCO has renewed recognition of Chinese New Year traditions, reinforcing how these cultural practices have transcended national boundaries.
What to watch about China's Spring Festival travel rush
The latest episode of the China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency, spotlighted key trends shaping this year's travel season, including record-breaking travel numbers, booming tourism, transformative technologies, the rise of electric vehicles and a surge in inbound travel.
From China to the World: The Universal Spirit of the Spring Festival
We look forward to the day when, through realising our shared human values, we can muster the strength of all mankind to jointly tackle global challenges and earnestly collaborate to create a better future, say the writers.
Cape Town Chinese Year 'plays a wonderful symphony of harmonious coexistence between cultures'
The Chinese Spring Festival, which embodies the values of pursuit of peace, harmony of the Chinese nation and the world, is moving towards the world's multicultural stage with its unique charm.
Uniting Cultures: How the Spring Festival Sparks Global Festivities
For centuries, the Spring Festival (or Chūn Jié in Mandarin) has stood as the most significant holiday in the Chinese calendar.
Chinese New Year 2025: A Celebration of Tradition and Global Friendship
Chinese New Year has evolved from a local tradition into an international event, uniting families in China and engaging spectators worldwide.
Cultural fusion lights up prelude to the Spring Festival Gala in Nairobi
The event provided attendees with an opportunity to enjoy Chinese artistic and culinary displays, reflecting the significance of the Chinese zodiac.
CMG holds fourth rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
The widely anticipated Spring Festival grand show takes place on the eve of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
China Media Group holds third rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
The Wuxi venue has connected traditional music with scene interpretations, showcasing both the historical context and modern civilization.
CMG holds second rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
Building upon the first rehearsal, the latest run-through showcased significant improvements in original songs, dances, innovative performances and other programs.
CMG completes first rehearsal for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
UNESCO inscribed the Spring Festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4.
CMG unveils 2025 Spring Festival Gala promo
The Spring Festival, or the Chinese lunar New Year, is one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals and the Spring Festival Gala is a cherished tradition for Chinese families worldwide.
CMG unveils mascot of its 2025 Spring Festival Gala
Featuring a diverse array of performances – including music, dance, comedy and drama – the gala is much more than an entertainment show.
CMG reveals theme and logo for 2025 Spring Festival Gala
The Chinese lunar calendar divides time into 60-year-long cycles and represents each year with 10 "Tiangan" characters and 12 "Dizhi" characters. For the Year of Snake, which roughly fits the year 2025, the characters are "乙巳. "
7 Tips on how to manage seasonal allergies
Springtime often brings sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes.
Spring into wellness: where to go to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul
Spring is an ideal time to reconfigure yourself, so here are some experiences to look forward to this season.
Experience the magic of music and flavours at the Durban Street Food Festival with KZNYO
The KZN Youth Orchestra's performance at the Durban Street Food Festival promises to be a vibrant and engaging experience.
Brutal Fruit Spritzer Saturday brunches are back, bigger and more glamorous than ever
The Spritzer Saturday Brunches promise to be the most memorable yet, headlined by the sensational and multi-platinum selling Shekinah
5 tips to help you prepare for a music festival
The festival season is already around the corner. Here are five tips to prepare you for your first music festival.
Oskido and Nasty C among artists to perform at 'The Road to Amapiano Festival Experience'
'The Road to Amapiano Festival Experience' is set to be a celebration of the evolution of South African music, spanning the 1990s to 2020s.
Land Arts returns to Plett Festival
With spring making its appearance soon, mother nature is will be in full bloom across the Western Cape. And the annual Land Art event will return to the Plett Festival in Plettenberg Bay from September 20 to 29.