The Spring Festival also referred to as the Lunar New Year, is a significant celebration for the Chinese community and is marked by various cultural activities and light shows throughout the country. This year, the festival was observed from Sunday to Sunday and featured different cultural events in various regions of China. In Puning County, located in Jieyang City of Guangdong province, the Yingge dance was performed, a traditional folk dance that has been passed down for centuries and combines elements of dance, Chinese martial arts, and Chinese opera. In Gaoping City of Shanxi province, performers dressed as characters from the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West, Sun Wukong and Zhu Bajie (Pigsy), entertained the audience with their antics.
Chinese culture is demonstrated by the movies
The Spring Festival this year was also marked by several movie releases that showcased the cultural confidence and unique spirit of China. These films, including Full River Red and The Wandering Earth II, portrayed the patriotism, collectivism, heroism, and national character of the Chinese people and nation. These films enhanced people’s spiritual lives and brought people together.
Boost the country’s economy
With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the passing of the infection peak, the excitement and buzz of the Spring Festival has returned, bringing economic recovery to China. The increase in travel during the holiday has led to increased spending on holidays and tourism, providing a boost to the country’s economic recovery.
New images from china’s lunar rover
China’s lunar rover Yutu-2 has been operational for over four years and has covered nearly 1,500 meters, releasing over 940.1 gigabytes of scientific data. The China National Space Administration recently released a new set of photos from Yutu-2, showcasing the rover’s wheel track, rocks, and a small impact crater on the lunar surface.
China finally completed the power plant project in Sri Lanka
China has also made a positive impact in Sri Lanka with the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant, which was constructed and funded by China. The plant has improved the quality of life for the local population by providing electricity to thousands of households and supplying around 40% of Sri Lanka’s total electricity demand.
Sweet brand ‘white rabbit’ expands beyond sweets
China’s iconic candy brand, White Rabbit, is expanding beyond sweets and gaining popularity among the youth with trendy products based on the rabbit image. The White Rabbit candy, produced by Shanghai-based Guan Sheng Yuan Group since 1959, is the company’s flagship product and a household name in China. The brand has introduced a range of niche flavors, including coffee, durian, and mustard, and has collaborated with other businesses to feature the white rabbit image on their products.
