This Lunar New Year, Beijing is rewriting the rules of festive celebrations with its groundbreaking Spring Festival AI Fair! Over 70 AI companies and 100 interactive robots are turning a Haidian District mall into a futuristic playground, merging centuries-old traditions with next-gen innovation./p>
The star attraction? A robot band rocking traditional Chinese instruments – think synth-heavy guzheng melodies and drum-bots keeping perfect tempo. Locals and travelers alike are flocking to see machines fold origami zodiac animals and AI calligraphy tools design personalized red envelopes./p>
\"It's like Black Mirror meets Crazy Rich Asians,\" said one teen attendee, snapping selfies with a robot lion dancer. Beyond the wow factor, the event showcases China's tech ecosystem, from environmental monitoring drones to AI-assisted language tutors./p>
Organizers say the week-long fair (running through February 17) highlights how ancient customs are evolving in the digital age. As one robot poet wrote on-site: \"Red lanterns glow, circuits hum low – new year, new flow.\"
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New technology, tradition blend at Spring Festival AI fair in Beijing
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