Chongqing - The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, has won people's hearts globally, enveloping them in a celebratory atmosphere with diverse festive activities.
Bridging News has collected photos to record how cities worldwide are alive with the festival's spirit as they gear up to welcome the Chinese New Year 2024. Engaging in colorful parades, temple fairs, traditional craft exhibitions, calligraphy workshops, and culinary festivals, communities are enthusiastic about ushering in the Year of the Dragon and delving into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture.
The city of Barcelona, Spain, hosted its New Year Temple Fair at the iconic Arc de Triomf. (Photo/Zhou Zhe)
Chinese folks dressed in traditional Hanfu attire were spotted at the Barcelona New Year Temple Fair. (Photo/Zhou Zhe)
Locals snapped pictures with China's renowned God of Wealth. (Photo/Zhou Zhe)
Locals savored the flavors of Chinese cuisine during the Spring Festival celebration. (Photo/Zhou Zhe)
The Chinese community celebrated the Spring Festival in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. (Photo/Natalie Lv)
Chinese people prepared dumplings as part of the festivities in Brantford, Ontario, Canada. (Photo/Natalie Lv)
A UNESCO delegation in China presented gifts of dragon dolls and Fu stickers for the Spring Festival. (Photo/Du Min)