Chinese New Year 2025: A Celebration of Tradition and Global Friendship

By Kuben Chetty As 2025 begins, the world once again turns its gaze toward China for one of the globe’s most widely celebrated cultural traditions: the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival. In recent statements, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson invited international visitors to partake in the festivities—a gesture that underscores China’s eagerness to share its rich heritage on a global stage. This year, the United Nations has also issued a special stamp sheet to mark the Year of the Snake, highlighting not just the cultural depth of this festival but its…