International performers lit up Yiwu’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala sub-venue with vibrant cultural displays and heartfelt Lunar New Year wishes this week, blending traditions from across the globe. 🌏✨ Artists from over 15 countries—including dancers from Brazil, musicians from Nigeria, and acrobats from Ukraine—joined the festivities, showcasing how the holiday unites communities worldwide.
"Learning to say 'Xīnnián hǎo' (新年好) was just the start," shared Colombian performer Maria Gomez, who wowed crowds with a fusion of Latin rhythms and traditional Chinese drumming. 🥁 The event also featured a viral TikTok collaboration between Yiwu locals and foreign artists, set to a remix of classic Lunar New Year tunes. 🎶
With Yiwu’s status as a global trade hub, this year’s gala highlighted cross-cultural connections. Organizers noted a 40% increase in international participants compared to 2025, reflecting China’s growing cultural diplomacy. "It’s like the world’s family reunion," said Kenyan singer Juma Wairimu, who performed a Mandarin-Swahili rendition of a Spring Festival classic.
