Spring Festival: UNESCO Recognition

China's Spring Festival has been officially recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, highlighting its significance not only within China but globally. This festival, rich in traditions such as family reunions, fireworks, and cultural practices, reflects the essence of Chinese civilization and its values of peace and harmony. The celebrations begin with various rituals like cleaning homes and making offerings to ancestors, and culminate in the Lantern Festival, which marks the end of the celebrations. The recognition from UNESCO emphasizes the festival's role in promoting social inclusion and connecting different cultures through shared values.