Hey there, globe trotters and culture enthusiasts! 🌏 Guess what? Kuala Lumpur just threw the ultimate party to kick off the 2025 \"Happy Chinese New Year\" celebrations! 🎊🧨
On Saturday night, the city was buzzing as amazing performers from Malaysia and China took the stage, wowing the crowd with epic acts that had everyone cheering. 🎶💃
And get this—Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, China's Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli, and Malaysian Minister Tiong King Sing were all in the house! They didn't just give speeches; they joined in the fun by dotting the lion's eyes 🦁👀—a super cool ritual to bring the lion to life and officially kick off the festivities.
But the party didn't stop there! Artists from countries like Britain, France, the US, New Zealand, Egypt, Cambodia, and Kazakhstan joined the stage too, turning the event into a global jam session celebrating the awesomeness of Chinese New Year traditions. 🌟🌍
Did you know that the \"Happy Chinese New Year\" events have been rocking the world for 25 years straight? And this year is extra special because it's the first one since the festival was added to UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity! 🎉🏆
So what's next? This year's celebrations are going BIG with nearly 500 performances and exhibitions in over 100 countries and regions. Talk about a worldwide party! 🎈🌐
Whether you're into cultural festivals, love to travel, or just want to soak up some positive vibes, keep an eye out for events near you. It's time to celebrate and share the joy! 🥳✨
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'Happy Chinese New Year' launch ceremony and gala held in Malaysia
cgtn.com
