The heart of Spring Festival: Heritage, harmony and hope From colorful lantern shows to ancient ancestral worship, Chinese New Year unfolds a rich tapestry of cultural practices and joyous celebrations. Cheng Si reports. By Cheng Si | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-01-28 10:43

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202501/28/WS6798444fa310a2ab06ea9a4e.html Spring Festival marks the beginning of the new year in China, which falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. Chinese people organize a variety of social practices and celebrations to welcome the new year, expressing blessings and prayers for good fortune, wealth and family reunion.