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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
St. Petersburg, February 10 /Xinhua/ — More than 110 events will be held in St. Petersburg as part of the 12th citywide festival "Chinese New Year – Happy Spring Festival," timed to coincide with the Chinese Spring Festival (Chunjie, the Chinese New Year according to the lunar calendar). This was announced at a press conference on Tuesday by Nizami Mamishev, Deputy Chairman of the St. Petersburg Committee for External Relations.
According to him, for the first time, red lighting will be turned on to mark the holiday not only on the Palace Bridge, but also on the St. Petersburg TV Tower and the Lakhta Center skyscraper.
Consul General of the People's Republic of China in St. Petersburg Luo Zhanhui noted that the Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese people. It symbolizes family reunions and hope for the future. According to the diplomat, this year's festival in St. Petersburg is distinguished by its uniqueness, scale, and diversity.
Natalya Mikhailova, Chief Specialist of the Education Development Department of the St. Petersburg Education Committee, emphasized that interest in the Chinese language, as well as China's culture, history, and modernity, is growing year after year in the city. Over 5,000 students study Chinese in over 30 St. Petersburg schools, and the Association of St. Petersburg Schools with Chinese Language Studies was established in 2025. Therefore, there is a keen interest in celebrating Chinese New Year among the city's children and youth.
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