This year’s Spring Festival celebrations got a multicultural upgrade as Wuxi City in the Chinese mainland’s Jiangsu Province became a vibrant sub-venue for the iconic CCTV Spring Festival Gala. The event transformed Nanchang Street into a hub of cultural exchange, where CGTN captured voices from around the world sharing their love for Chinese traditions and aspirations for the Year of the Dragon. 🐉✨
From travelers to expats, participants praised China’s blend of ancient customs and modern innovation. \"I’ve never seen lanterns this beautiful!\" exclaimed Marie, a backpacker from France, while Samuel, a Kenyan student studying in Wuxi, added: \"The warmth of Lunar New Year reminds me of home—family, food, and hope for better days.\"
Wishes poured in for global unity and prosperity: \"May every culture thrive like the dragon’s spirit!\" 🌍💬 The gala’s expansion to Wuxi highlighted the city’s rising role as a bridge between China and the world, blending futuristic skyscrapers with traditional hongbao (red envelope) ceremonies. 🏙️🧧
As fireworks lit the night, one message echoed: No matter where you’re from, the Spring Festival’s magic unites us all.
