UN Spring Festival celebration highlights unity in cultural exchange
Chalet highlighted the valuable contributions of the UN's talented Chinese colleagues, whose "perspectives, language skills, traditions enable us to connect more deeply with each other and with the communities around the world."
Friday's gala to celebrate the Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year in many areas around the world, also featured engaging interactive activities such as "Welcoming Spring with the Character 'Fu' (Good Fortune)," "New Year Photo Frame Check-in," and "Red Packet Rubbing," allowing participants to fully immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere while exploring the rich traditions and innovative celebrations of Chinese New Year.
Among the standout moments of the evening were Yin Renkai's heartfelt performance of the song of "My Chinese Heart" in Chinese, English and Spanish, and the new Chinese-style stage performance of "Jingshan Tea Ceremony: A Global Tea Banquet," presented by the Yuhang Cultural Tourism Group of Hangzhou, which seamlessly blended the Chan tea culture of Jingshan Temple from China's ancient Tang and Song dynasties with contemporary theatrical dance.
