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      Featured activities held in China to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

      2024-09-17 17:32 Last Updated At:20:27

      Various places across China are staging full-featured activities to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, a cherished occasion for family reunions which falls on Sept 17 this year.

      For the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival that started on Sunday, Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has made full use of its characteristics as a city of ice and snow.

      The Harbin Ice-Snow World, a landmark outdoor ice and snow theme park, has set many large but exquisite ice sculptures in its ice and snow pavilion, which covers an area of 23,800 square meter, by using 20,000 cubic meters of natural ice.

      Many intriguing designs, such as sculptures featuring Yutu, or Jade Rabbit, the pet of Lunar Goddess Chang'e in the Chinese mythology, sculptures in the shape of food and wild animals, frozen roses in ice cubes, as well as ice slides, have attracted flocks of visitors.

      The iconic park also arranged firework and drone shows for visitors throughout the three-day holidays for visitors.

      In Pingnan County of east China's Fujian Province, residents and intangible cultural heritage inheritors have celebrated the festival with an unique form of fireworks, known as the "fire phoenix", a traditional folk activity.

      After the singing and dancing around the bonfire ended, the villagers put out the bonfire, broke the charcoal into chips with bamboo poles, and then put these still burning debris into a cage.

      After the preparations were completed, the villagers lifted the fire basket with bamboo poles and swung it freely. As countless sparks splashed from the top of the fire basket, a vivid "fire phoenix" flew out, wowing every spectators.

      "The "fire phoenix" symbolizes auspiciousness, harvest and unity," said Lan Changbo, inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage technique in Pingnan County.

      "It's very fascinating. As an intangible cultural heritage project, I think it must be passed down and protected," said tourist Lyu Chenxing.

      Featured activities held in China to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

      Featured activities held in China to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival

      A promotional video for China Media Group (CMG)'s 2025 Spring Festival Gala has gained widespread attention in Guatemala, Honduras, and Pakistan, offering locals a unique opportunity to experience Chinese culture and generating excitement for the event's upcoming live virtual broadcast.

      The Spring Festival Gala, also known as "Chunwan" in Chinese, has been an annual tradition since 1983, airing live on Chinese New Year's Eve.

      In Guatemala, the promo video for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala began airing on Sunday at major shopping centers across the capital, Guatemala City. This marks the second consecutive year that the promo has been showcased in the country.

      Displayed on large screens both indoors and outdoors, the video captured the attention of shoppers and passersby in busy commercial districts, sparking interest in Chinese culture.

      "I think it's great that technology is being used to help us learn more about China through social media," said David Aguilar, a resident. "For those of us interested in Chinese culture, no matter how far away we are, we always seek to stay connected to this rich cultural heritage, especially the traditions that have been passed down through history."

      Fabian Lopez, another resident, expressed his excitement about the program: "Through the promos, I've learned how the celebration takes place. The culture is fascinating, and it's wonderful that we can connect via the internet to watch the entire celebration. I'm really looking forward to it and will be sure not to miss any of the broadcast. This year marks the Year of the Snake, if I'm not mistaken, and as for me, I was born in the Year of the Monkey according to the Chinese zodiac."

      The video has captured the attention of many who have never watched the program before, with many now eagerly looking forward to the live virtual broadcast of the Gala.

      "Honestly, I've never watched the Spring Festival Gala before, but after seeing the promos, it looks absolutely beautiful. It's a great way to learn about Chinese culture through the arts, dance, and even elements of comedy and magic. I think it's wonderful that they share their history through such a spectacular show," shared Alejandro Calderon, another local resident.

      David Gallo, another resident, remarked on the impact of cultural exchange: "It's truly impressive to arrive in Guatemala and connect with Chinese culture through the promotional videos. It's a gratifying experience that offers us a fresh perspective on the world from Latin America."

      Meanwhile, in neighboring Honduras, the promotional video has been playing continuously in major commercial districts and transportation hubs in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula since Saturday. This marks the second consecutive year it has been displayed in the country.

      "My best wishes to China. I hope you have a wonderful year, continue to unite forces, and keep your beautiful culture alive. A big hug," said Yani Paola Gonzalez, a Honduran citizen.

      Fellow Honduran Deyanira Romero offered her new year's wishes to the Chinese people: "I wish the people of China a happy new year, filled with love, prosperity, and peace."

      In Pakistan, the promotional video has also been featured at several events celebrating the upcoming Spring Festival.

      On Saturday, the Pakistan Overseas Chinese Association, along with other local organizations, hosted the China-Pakistan Children's Spring Festival Gala in Islamabad, where the video was shown. The event also celebrated the successful UNESCO heritage listing of the Spring Festival, with hopes for a new chapter in China-Pakistan relations.

      "This year, China's Spring Festival has been inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, turning it into a global celebration. We hope that events like this will help more Pakistani people, especially children, learn about Chinese culture and the Spring Festival, fostering a deeper appreciation for Chinese traditions," said Ma Bin, president of the Pakistan Chinese Education Association and organizer of the children's gala.

      In the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, the CMG Spring Festival Gala promotional video was also displayed at the entrance to the country's only light rail, the Orange Line Metro, attracting passengers to pause and watch.

      CMG's Spring Festival Gala promo captivates audiences in Guatemala, Honduras, Pakistan

      CMG's Spring Festival Gala promo captivates audiences in Guatemala, Honduras, Pakistan

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