Chinese New Year was officially recognized as a UN holiday for the first time in 2024
As the world celebrates this festive occasion together,
Let's explore
Beijing's sister cities around the world
And witness the wonderful moments together.
New York City
Beijing was twinned with New York City on February 25, 1980.
The Empire State Building was illuminated in "China Red" on February 9 for the 24th consecutive year in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Buenos Aires
The sister-city relationship between Beijing and Buenos Aires was established on July 13, 1993.
On February 9, eight landmark structures in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, were simultaneously illuminated with the color "China Red".
Moscow
On May 16, 1995, Beijing and Moscow formally established sister-city relations.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year in Moscow, the capital of Russia, the Ostankino Tower (R) presented a light show on February 9. Concurrently, the "Chinese New Year in Moscow" cultural event kicked off in downtown Moscow, marking the beginning of a series of events for the "China-Russia Cultural Year".
London
On April 10, 2006, the friendship between Beijing and London was established.
On February 8, the London Eye, an iconic landmark in London, turned red to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Festive parades were held in Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, and other locations in central London.
New South Wales
Beijing and New South Wales established a friendship city/state relationship on August 3, 2012.
On February 6, the Government of New South Wales, Australia, held a lighting ceremony for the Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour. The opera house was illuminated in the color "China Red", which symbolizes good luck, vitality, and prosperity.
Other sister cities
Have also launched various celebrations
To mark the Year of the Loong.
Paris | Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Dragon and Lion Dance
Rome | Piazza Vittorio
The 2024 Year of the Loong Chinese New Year Parade
Bangkok | Yaowarat Road, Chinatown
2024 "Happy Chinese New Year" Event
Hanoi | West Lake
"Hanoi Art Light Festival - Brilliant Thang Long" drone light show
Mexico City | National Center for the Arts
"Joyful Dragon for a Happy Chinese New Year" themed flash mob
Manila | Makati
Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration
Athens | Allou Fun Park
Premiere of 2024 "Joyful Dragon for a Happy Chinese New Year" in Greece
Madrid | Lion and Dragon Dance Float Parade
Chinese New Year Carnival
Washington | Chinese Embassy in the United States of America
Chinese New Year Reception for Overseas Chinese Scholars
The Lantern Festival
Even when separated by distance, true friends remain close.
As we celebrate the grandest annual event of the Chinese nation,
Sister cities around the world join us in extending their best wishes.
Let us come together and make a fresh start.
In the beautiful spring season of the new year,
Let us work towards making Beijing into a center for international exchanges,
And creating a new chapter for the city's high-quality development!
