Get ready to celebrate, world! 🌍 China's beloved Spring Festival has just been added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list! 🎊
On Wednesday, UNESCO inscribed the Spring Festival — the social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year — onto its prestigious list. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian shared the exciting news on Thursday, expressing warm congratulations and a hope that the festival will become a moment of joy shared by all.
\"The Spring Festival is the oldest and most important traditional festival in the Chinese culture,\" Lin said. \"It's always a time for family reunions and ringing in the new year.\" 🎉
From writing the character 'fu' (福), which means good fortune, to hanging up Spring Festival couplets, making delicious dumplings, and watching vibrant dragon and lion dances — the traditions are as rich as they are exciting! 🐉🦁
But here's the best part: the Spring Festival isn't just for China anymore! According to Lin, it's a public holiday in almost 20 countries and is celebrated in various ways by about one-fifth of humanity. 🌐 Last year, the 78th UN General Assembly even decided to list the Lunar New Year as a UN floating holiday. How cool is that?
The next Spring Festival, ushering in the Year of the Snake 🐍, is just six weeks away! Lin warmly welcomed friends from all over the world to dive into the rich and wonderful culture of the Spring Festival.
\"We hope that the festival's cultural message will contribute to a world with fewer conflicts, harmony among civilizations, and amity among peoples of the world,\" Lin said. \"Hope the Spring Festival will be a moment of joyfulness shared by all.\" ❤️
So mark your calendars and get ready to join in the festivities! Let's make this Spring Festival a global celebration! 🎆
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China hopes Spring Festival will be moment of joyfulness shared by all
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