China’s Cultural Vibes: Festivals, Art & Trends Shaping 2025 🌏🎉 - 🌍NewspaperAmigo

From ancient traditions to Gen Z-fueled markets, China is blending heritage and innovation in ways you can't miss. Here's the lowdown on what's trending:

Laba Festival: Congee with a Cultural Twist

Chengdu kicked off Laba Festival with a flavorful twist—locals cooked up a special congee recipe blending modern ingredients and tradition. This festival, marking the prelude to Lunar New Year, saw families sharing bowls of warmth, symbolizing unity and hope for 2025.

700-Year-Old Art Gets a Modern Guardian

A Foshan artist spent 10 years mastering woodblock New Year paintings, a craft dating back to the Ming Dynasty. These vibrant artworks, once hung to ward off bad luck, now bridge history and contemporary design—proving old-school cool never fades.

Guzi Economy: Anime Meets Retail Revolution

Meet the \"Guzi Economy\"—where anime avatars and virtual influencers are reshaping shopping. From holographic pop-up stores to character-branded merch, Gen Z is here for it. Think of it as TikTok meets e-commerce, but with more pixels.

Visa-Free Travel Boost

China's new 240-hour visa-free transit policy is a game-changer for globetrotters. Whether you're exploring Shanghai’s neon-lit streets or Xi’an’s ancient walls, extended layovers just got way more adventurous.