CCTV News (News Network): In recent days, many countries have held colorful activities to celebrate the Spring Festival of the Year of the Snake. People from all over the world gathered together to experience the festive festival and the charm of Chinese traditional culture.
The "Moscow Chinese New Year" celebration was launched in Manesh Square in the center of Moscow, Russia. Lion dance performance, Peking Opera facials, Hanfu trials, Chinese food and other elements have attracted many local people to immerse themselves in the experience of Chinese traditional culture.
The giant Ferris wheel "London Eye" lit up red and golden lights on New Year's Eve to celebrate the New Year of the Snake. A wonderful dragon and lion dance performance was also held near the "London Eye". The scene was filled with gongs and drums, and the atmosphere was strong.
In the center of Helsinki, the Finnish capital, the Chinese Spring Festival temple fair was lively staged. Dragon dance and Chinese martial arts performances attracted a large number of tourists to stop and watch, writing the word "Fu", tasting food, and painting sugar paintings. The colorful activities made the local people feel the strong Chinese New Year atmosphere.
The Sydney Opera House in Australia held a celebration concert, and hundreds of Chinese and Australian artists performed together to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new in the classic melody. The Melbourne City Hall, Australia's second largest city, lit up the "Chinese Red", giving this landmark building a unique festive brilliance for more than 130 years.
