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01/01/2025

Get ready to greet 2025 in style! Your phone could use a fresh new wallpaper to kick off the year. Here's to health, happiness, and success in the upcoming year. [Photo: CGTN]

01/01/2025

Join CGTN's Snake Year Dance Fun, show off your moves, and bring joy and good fortune in the Chinese New Year. Let's celebrate the Year of the Snake with rhythm and flair!
To get your groove on, capture your best dance moves and share them on TikTok. Don't forget to tag on TikTok or on other social media platforms and include the hashtag to join the challenge! Join us to amplify the joy of dance for a wonderful Chinese New Year.

01/01/2025

Discovered in 1936 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City stand as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in 20th-century China. Built between 3300 BC and 2300 BC, this prehistoric site reveals the rice-cultivating civilization of ancient China and provides concrete evidence of its 5,000-year-old heritage. The ruins demonstrate advanced urban planning, featuring a well-organized city layout and a complex water management system. In 2019, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as a cultural site. [Photo: VCG]

01/01/2025

As people counted down the New Year together, dazzling fireworks lit up the sky at Ice and Snow World, making the ice sculptures even more fabulous. The New Year’s Eve spectacular at the world’s largest amusement park of its kind drew crowds of visitors who also enjoyed a concert and drone performances. [Photo: VCG]
For more:
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-01-01/New-Year-firework-show-lights-up-the-sky-in-Harbin-1zO6LVO2UCY/p.html

01/01/2025

Located at the mouth of the Jiulong River in Fujian Province, Gulangyu Island captivates visitors with its rich multicultural history and stunning natural beauty. It is a harmonious blend of diverse cultural influences, reflected in its historic buildings and architectural styles. From the elegant southern Fujian style to the grandeur of Western classical revival and the charm of veranda colonial designs, Gulangyu displays an extraordinary fusion of local and international heritage that is rare to find. In 2017, it earned a well-deserved spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. [Photo: VCG]

01/01/2025

On New Year’s Eve in New York City, a troupe of performers took part in a Chinese cultural performance in Times Square, delighting the audience. [Source: Reuters]

01/01/2025

Layue, the twelfth month of the traditional Chinese calendar, begins on December 31 this year. It is also known for its numerous traditional customs, making it one of the most culturally rich months of the year. A folk song passed down through generations expresses the traditions that span from this month to the Chinese New Year period. "Children, don't rush; right after Laba, the New Year is on its way." Laba marks the very beginning of the season. Celebrated on the eighth day of Layue, the Laba Festival is marked by the enjoyment of Laba porridge – a delicious blend of grains, peanuts, chestnuts, red dates, lotus seeds, and other ingredients – that is an essential part of the celebration. [Photo: CGTN]
For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-31/Savor-Laba-porridge-The-first-step-toward-the-Chinese-New-Year--1zMltI9q6K4/p.html

01/01/2025

As 2024 draws to a close, let's take a moment to reflect on the year's most impactful news stories and your personal engagement with CGTN.
Top News: We've rounded up the most talked-about stories that defined the year. See which global events resonated with you.
Personal Insights: Discover your news preferences across politics, culture, and more. Your browsing habits reveal your unique interests.
New Year Blessings: Unwrap messages of inspiration from our team, celebrating your journey with us.
Thank you for being part of CGTN's global community. Here's to another year of insightful news and shared moments.

01/01/2025

Tangdao Bay in Qingdao, Shandong Province, shimmers with waves as flocks of red-billed gulls play and forage, presenting a charming scene. [Photo: VCG]

01/01/2025

The Shenyang Beiling Park Ice and Snow Carnival is attracting throngs of locals and tourists alike to experience the charm of winter. Numerous ice and snow activities and entertainments are creating an unforgettable winter experience for visitors. [Photo: VCG]

01/01/2025

Would you like to kick off with some good vibes? In this video, we'll teach you to write the lucky word "福 (fú)," a symbol of blessings and prosperity. With auspicious clouds, the Snake zodiac sign, and the year "2025" woven into the design, this piece of creative is perfect for hanging in your home.

31/12/2024

Lanterns have been set up all over Nanjing, Jiangsu, transforming the city into a glittering wonderland for the upcoming New Year Lantern Fair and adding to the festive atmosphere. A 22-meter-high “Year of the Snake” lantern is the centerpiece of the display. [Photo: VCG]

31/12/2024

The 2024 Spring Festival Gala, hosted by China Media Group, kicked off the Year of the Dragon with an acrobatic performance, “Leaping over the Dragon Gate.” Inspired by the folklore of carp striving to leap over the “Gate of Destiny” to transform into dragons, this act symbolizes ambition and perseverance, bringing an uplifting message to audiences around the world as they celebrate the Spring Festival.

31/12/2024

The 2024 Spring Festival Gala, hosted by China Media Group, welcomed the Year of the Dragon with “The New Year Feast,” a program that celebrates the universal love of good food during the Chinese New Year. From hot pots and dumplings to sticky rice cakes and eight-treasure rice, the delicacies showcased on screen, paired with a heartfelt song sung in various dialects, bring the comforting taste of home to Chinese people near and far.

31/12/2024

For the local residents in Wuxi, the Grand Canal is more than a waterway; it's a witness to their lives and a repository of the local cultural heritage. To preserve Wuxi's heritage, ancient and modern, podcasters Ni Mingxiang and Liu Wei regularly wander its lanes with groups of young locals, recording their observations as they go.

For the local residents in Wuxi, the Grand Canal is more than a waterway; it's a witness to their lives and a repository of the local cultural heritage.

31/12/2024

Discover China's must-visit destinations for 2025, from the towering sandstone pillars of Zhangjiajie to the historic wonders of Xi'an's Terracotta Army. Explore Chongqing's vibrant city life and river gorges, relax on Sanya's tropical beaches, and marvel at the volcanic beauty of Changbaishan in Jilin. These stunning locations showcase the best of China's natural and cultural treasures.
For more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2024-12-30/China-s-Top-5-tourism-destinations-for-2025-1zKIHLYu59e/p.html

31/12/2024

What are your wishes for the coming New Year? CGTN host Julian Waghann Julian Unearths expresses his heartfelt greetings as we usher in 2025.

31/12/2024

As 2024 draws to an end, let's remember a year of laughter, growth, and adventure, and toast fresh starts and endless possibilities! Wishing you a spectacular New Year – may all your wishes come true! [Photo: CGTN]