Representatives from the French-Chinese Trade Promotion Association, perform a lively dragon and lion dance during a Chinese New Year parade held along the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris, France on Sunday. [Photo by Wu Junfor chinadaily.com.cn] The inclusion of Chinese New Year on UNESCO's I...
Today, nearly one-fifth of the world's population celebrates the festival in different forms, with approximately 20 countries designating it as a legal holiday. Its global significance reflects its universal themes, cultural richness and adaptability to modern times.
Similar to the dragon, the snake was an important motif throughout the Chinese history, but different from dragons, snakes had fluctuating symbolic meanings.
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ZHANG CHENGLIANGCHINA DAILY Spring Festival marks the beginning of the new year in China, which falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. Chinese people organize a variety of social practices and celebrations to welcome the new year, expressing blessings and prayers for g...
"Snow Leopard Summer" won a highly commended award in the Animals in their Environment category of the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year. LUO XIAOYUNFOR CHINA DAILY Since deciding to focus on capturing wildlife on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, particularly the elusive snow leopard, amateur phot...
A view of the dried part of Indus River as the water level decreases, on June 29, 2024. SAJJAD ZAIDI VIA NEWSCOM Editor's note: In this weekly feature China Daily gives voice to Asia and its people. The stories presented come mainly from the Asia News Network ANN, of which China Daily is among it...
A lantern with the "Fu" character, signifying good luck in Chinese. CFP With the Spring Festival right around the corner, China begins its festive celebrations on Thursday with Xiao Nian, also called the “Little Chinese New Year.” The Chinese place great importance on the Spring Festival and oft...
The joyful atmosphere begins to fill the air weeks ahead of the Spring Festival. VCG The journey from the winter solstice to the Lantern Festival unfolds a vibrant tapestry of traditions that reflect the Chinese people's deep sense of ritual and their aspirations for a prosperous New Year. Rooted...
Major Cold is often marked with snow, rain and icy cold weather. VCG Major Cold, the last of China's 24 solar terms, arrived on January 20 this year, and will end on February 2. This period is often marked with snow, rain and icy cold weather in the depths of winter. However, the signs of spring ...
A woman holding a bunch of tulips takes selfies at a picking garden on the Museum Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Jan. 18, 2025. People celebrated the National Tulip Day on Saturday, which is traditionally marked on the third Saturday of the year. Photo by Sylvia LedererXinhua A woman pic...
A therapy dog performs in response to the instructions of a guide during a community event in Beijing on Dec 22. WANG JINGCHINA DAILY Every time Wu Jingyi asks her dog Lucky if she wants to go to work, Lucky springs up eagerly and jumps for joy. Some might agree that's a decidedly nonhuman re...
WeChat officially announced the launch of a new feature: voice messages can now be replayed at an accelerated speed from Monday.
The series of engagements took place against the backdrop of Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House and the intensifying strategic competition between China and the United States.
The popular Chinese TV series"Empresses in the Palace" once again captivated audiences at a gala in Macao Special Administrative Region, evoking a sense of excitement and nostalgia.