CCTV news: January 22 is the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month, which is also the traditional small year in northern China. The festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival is getting stronger. The upcoming Yisi Year of the Snake in 2025 will be the first Spring Festival after the successful application for World Heritage. What is different about the "intangible cultural heritage version" of the Spring Festival? Let’s take a look at the traditions and novelties of this year’s Spring Festival.

Beijing: Explore the secrets of the Cultural Temple Fair in advance, educate and entertain "It's a joy"

On the 21st, the Beijing Badachu New Year Cultural Temple Fair warm-up and exploration activities were launched in Beijing Badachu Park. The grand theme passage with "Chinese red" as the main color is decorated with traditional red lanterns, paper-cuts, intangible cultural heritage fish lanterns and red silk, creating a strong festive atmosphere. At the event site, many international college students from “Belt and Road” countries participated in traditional Spring Festival customs such as writing blessing characters, cutting window grilles, and painting facial makeup under the guidance of intangible cultural heritage inheritors.

Yunnan Maguan: "Copper Cooking Pot" Long Street Banquet brings guests from all over the world together

In Bazhai Town, Maguan County, Yunnan, a wonderful folk performance started lively. Dragon and lion dance, stilt walking, waist drum beating, dragon boat riding... there were bursts of applause in the streets and alleys, and the finale of the event was the "Copper Cooking Pot" long street banquet. 208 tables of local specialty copper hotpots were arranged in two rows along the streets of Aya Ancient City. Everyone tasted the delicious food and the scene was filled with laughter and laughter.

Guangzhou: Lion dance performance to send blessings and water performance to be even more exciting

At the Lianhua Mountain tourist attraction in Guangzhou, a pair of lion dance flying machines took to the sky. This way of combining traditional Lingnan lion dance culture with modern technology is refreshing for tourists. In another scenic spot, the unique Lingnan lion dance performance was moved to the water, bringing a new experience to tourists.

Kaiping, Guangdong: Cultural and tourism blocks showcase overseas Chinese culture

In the hometown of overseas Chinese in Kaiping, Guangdong, a cultural and tourism block opens to welcome visitors. The block takes the overseas Chinese culture as the main line, integrating traditional national trends and overseas Chinese hometown elements. Chinese dragon lanterns, various palace lanterns and lanterns are lit up in sequence, complementing sculptures such as watchtowers and lion dances. Opera, dance, martial arts and other programs are staged in turn to recreate the past. Life scenes of overseas Chinese traveling overseas to make a living.

Chongqing: Foreign friends experience the Chinese New Year and taste the Chinese flavor

In Laifeng Street, Bishan District, Chongqing, a group of foreign friends are participating in the lively local Spring Festival activities. In addition to watching performances, you can also taste traditional food, write Spring Festival couplets, and make New Year's Eve dinner.

Jiangxi: Intangible cultural heritage elements add “color” and feel the unique charm of traditional culture

At the intangible cultural heritage market in Shangrao, Jiangxi, rows of neat intangible cultural heritage stalls are arranged in an orderly manner. Intangible cultural heritage performances such as Wuyuan Hui Opera, Poyang Fishing Drums, and Yiyang Tune have attracted many citizens and tourists. Poyang paper-cutting, Yiyang rice cakes, etc. The intangible cultural heritage skills also attract many citizens to visit and purchase.

Inner Mongolia: Xilin Gol’s ice and snow tourism is booming again

In Inner Mongolia’s Xilingol League, activities such as the Dragon Boat Race on Ice and the Grassland Hot Pot Meat Festival have attracted a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to experience the unique atmosphere of celebrating the New Year on the grassland. A variety of cultural and artistic performances were also held at the event to feast everyone's eyes, while the grand prairie hot pot shabu-shabu feasted everyone's mouth.