A multisensory exhibition marking the Chinese Spring Festival opened in Addis Ababa, presenting traditional arts, interactive programs, and heritage displays to local audiences. Titled “A New Spring, A Soaring Journey,” the event was presented by the Information Office of the People’s Government of Zhejiang Province and the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to the African Union, and organized by the Jinhua Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism, with support from the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism.
The exhibition was structured around three themes: Individual, Family, and Culture. In the “Timeless Traditions” section, selected works including Longquan celadon zodiac figures, the Dongyang wood carving Galloping to Success, and Jinyun paper-cut horse designs illustrated elements of Chinese zodiac symbolism and craftsmanship. The “Home, Harmony & Celebration” section recreated aspects of a traditional Spring Festival household setting, featuring Dongyang festival lanterns, Pujiang wheat straw paintings, Wuzhou (Wu) Opera character displays, and Song-style floral arrangements. Visitors were invited to sample Zhejiang green tea and Wu-style pastries and to participate in writing the Chinese character “Fu” (fortune) and Spring Festival couplets.
