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Interview: Indonesia's national-level Chinese New Year celebration to enhance cultural understanding, says senior official

Indonesia's first national-level Chinese New Year celebration is expected to deepen cultural understanding and promote creative cooperation between Indonesia and China, Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar has said.

February14,2026

Kenya holds Chinese New Year of the Horse celebrations to deepen cultural bonds

Celebrations to mark the upcoming Chinese New Year were held on Thursday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, featuring speeches, cultural performances, showcasing of Chinese costumes, cuisine and painting.

February14,2026

UNESCO officials see Year of the Horse as opportunity to strengthen cooperation with China

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is willing to take the Chinese New Year as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with China, with the good wishes carried by the sign of the Horse, stated UNESCO high-level representatives at a Spring Festival celebration event held in Paris.

February13,2026

Confucius Institute holds Chinese New Year cultural event in Baku, Azerbaijan

The Confucius Institute at Azerbaijan University of Languages hosted a Chinese New Year cultural event here on Wednesday. Over 80 local audience joined students from the institute as well as representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises to enjoy performances including classical Chinese poetry recitations, classic Chinese songs, Chinese folk-style dances, and Peking Opera excerpts.

February13,2026

Opera House lights up in red to celebrate upcoming Chinese New Year in Sydney

The Opera House lights up in red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year in Sydney, Australia.

February13,2026

Chinese New Year decorations unveiled at Toronto major shopping centers

Major shopping centers in Toronto have recently unveiled new decorations to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 17, marking the beginning of the Year of the Horse.

February13,2026

Cambodia celebrates Chinese New Year to promote cultural exchange, diversity

Days ahead of the Chinese New Year, Cambodians of Chinese descent are busy decorating their houses with red paper-cuts, flowers, lanterns and Chinese couplets to welcome the New Year.

February13,2026

Fiji issues Year of Horse stamps to celebrate Chinese New Year

Post Fiji and the China Cultural Center in Fiji jointly issued a set of commemorative stamps marking the upcoming Chinese New Year of the Horse in the capital city of Suva on Tuesday evening.

February12,2026

Year of the Horse celebration strengthens China-Egypt cultural ties, friendship

A Chinese New Year celebration for the Year of the Horse was held Tuesday at Ain Shams University in Cairo, bringing together Chinese teachers and Egyptian students for a festive showcase of cultural exchange and deepening friendship.

February12,2026

Feature: Hollywood embraces Chinese New Year with colorful celebrations

In an appreciative nod to Chinese culture, Hollywood kicked off three weeks of Chinese New Year celebrations in Southern California with Ovation Hollywood's annual party on Saturday.

February10,2026

"Happy Chinese New Year" Peking Opera tour staged in Canada

The performance team, led by renowned performing artists Yu Kuizhi and Li Shengsu, will tour Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto from Feb. 8 to Feb. 13.

February10,2026

Chinese New Year Gala in Kenya highlights call for closer cultural exchange

Kenya on Sunday celebrated the 2026 Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi, bringing together dignitaries including senior government officials, diplomats, industry leaders, and hundreds of local and foreign visitors.

February09,2026

Feature: Colorful festive spirit fills Laos as Chinese New Year approaches

As the Chinese New Year approaches, a colorful festive spirit is filling Laos. Red decorations are being displayed, festive activities are underway, and excitement is building among the people as they prepare to celebrate the holiday.

February09,2026

Chinese-Cambodian cultural exhibition held to embrace Spring Festival

A Chinese-Cambodian cultural exhibition is being held in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, which will fall on Feb. 17.

February09,2026

Event held in celebration of upcoming Chinese New Year at Baku State University, Azerbaijan

This event held at the auditorium of Baku State University on Wednesday was hosted by the Confucius Institute of the university.

February06,2026

Thailand gears up for Chinese New Year celebrations

Thailand is gearing up for cultural festivities during the Spring Festival in a move to boost nationwide travel demand and reinforce its position as a leading global destination for Chinese New Year celebrations, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced on Thursday.

February06,2026

Hungary, China jointly issue "National Treasures" Stamp for Chinese New Year

Hungary and China on Wednesday jointly issued a commemorative stamp series titled "National Treasures: Traditional Hungarian and Chinese Instruments" for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

February05,2026

Chinese New Year decorations on display at National Museum of Cambodia

As the 2026 Chinese New Year -- the Year of the Horse -- is just around the corner, Chinese New Year decorations have been on display at the National Museum of Cambodia here.

February05,2026

Feature: From Kung Fu to opera: Chinese students celebrate Year of the Horse in Berlin

Jonas Hoffmann had never attended a Chinese New Year celebration. So when his Chinese friends invited him to a gala at their university in Berlin, he arrived not knowing what to expect.

February04,2026

Cultural bazaar held in Ethiopia to celebrate upcoming Chinese New Year

The 2026 Chinese New Year Bazaar was held Sunday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, or the Chinese New Year.

February02,2026