Major Cold Marks Peak Winter, Spring Festival Prep Heats Up
Major Cold (Dahan), the peak of winter in the traditional Chinese calendar, arrives on January 20 as families ramp up Spring Festival preparations and warming recipes.
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A Horse’s Journey Home: Finding Spring Festival Spirit on the Grasslands
A horse’s journey across the Chinese mainland’s northern grasslands reminds us of Spring Festival’s true meaning: reconnecting with home, roots and belonging.
Lucy’s Journey: Crafting Paper Horses for Spring Festival
Discover fourth-generation artist Zhang Weisheng’s horse-themed window blossoms—a centuries-old Chinese paper-cutting art—to bring luck and joy this Year of the Horse Spring Festival.
Hangzhou’s Dadou Road Shines for Year of the Horse
Hangzhou’s Dadou Road lit up on Jan 17, 2026 with lion dances and 11 themed spots, bringing festive charm and good luck for the Year of the Horse.
Yibin’s Xingwen UNESCO Geopark to Shine at 2026 Spring Festival Gala
The Xingwen UNESCO Global Geopark in Sichuan’s Yibin City is set to dazzle as a sub-venue for the upcoming 2026 Spring Festival Gala, showcasing its epic karst landscapes.
30 Days to Go: CMG Unveils First Tech-Infused Rehearsal for 2026 Gala
China Media Group just wrapped its first rehearsal for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, blending cutting-edge tech with festive performances 30 days before Chinese New Year.
Sichuan Opera Ignites Neijiang’s Tourism and Shopping Boom
A fiery Sichuan Opera show lights up Neijiang’s Fan Changjiang Park, blending culture, food, sports and shopping in a festive consumption spree ahead of the Spring Festival.
Gallop into the Year of the Horse: Join CGTN’s #AllThingsHorses Challenge
CGTN invites creators worldwide to its #AllThingsHorses challenge. Celebrate the 2026 Spring Festival and Year of the Horse with art, crafts and words!
Spring Festival Buzz: Flower Markets Bloom and Dragon Lanterns Shine
With the Spring Festival just weeks away, Shanghai’s flower markets are packed with potted blooms while a Nanchang workshop races to craft colorful dragon lanterns for booming domestic and overseas orders.
How a Viral Plea Sparked a Massive Pig Slaughter Feast in Chongqing
A viral plea in Chongqing’s Qingfu Village sparked a 10-km traffic jam as thousands joined a traditional pig slaughter feast ahead of this year’s Spring Festival. 🐷✨