January 29th marks the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Snake. The traditional Chinese Spring Festival, the most ...

With traditional fairs and shopping and travel booms over this year's extended holiday, China is about to ring in the Spring ...

The festive atmosphere begins even earlier. The Laba Festival, celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the ...

Ancient texts such as Matteo Ricci's Notes on China vividly describe the Spring Festival's early practices. These included ...

With traditional fairs and shopping and travel booms over this year's extended holiday, China is about to ring in the Spring ...

Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most widely celebrated occasions in the ...

Set against a vibrant orange backdrop, a bold green snake rises proudly on a commemorative stamp issued by La Poste Group, ...

China Media Group (CMG) broadcast the 2025 Spring Festival Gala on 28 January, Chinese New Year’s Eve. Known as "Chunwan," ...

Each year, around one-fifth of the global population takes part in this cherished tradition. Spring Festival's core customs -- celebrating family reunions, wishing for good fortune and creating ...

For Chinese across the world, the Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, festive traditions, holiday shopping and diverse cultural and tourism activities. This year, it falls on Jan. 29 ...