While the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting preparations heat up, Guangzhou is currently hosting the first APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) from February 1–10, 2026. But it’s not all policy talks—Guangdong Province is stealing the spotlight with a dazzling fusion of cultural heritage and futuristic innovation! 🎇
This week, the region is buzzing with Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival celebrations. Think centuries-old lantern-making techniques meeting augmented reality displays 🤯, and Uygur-inspired dance performances synced to AI-generated soundscapes. The star? A glowing ‘APEC Partners’ lantern installation symbolizing cross-border collaboration—perfect for those Instagram stories! 📸
Local artisans are teaming up with tech startups to reimagine maritime traditions, like interactive dragon boat exhibits using holograms. As one organizer told us: ‘It’s like your grandma’s folk tales met ChatGPT and decided to throw a party!’ 🚀
