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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Beijing, February 20 (Xinhua) — As a key event in the Beijing-Moscow cultural exchange program, the Moscow Maslenitsa Festival in Beijing officially opened on February 19 in Beijing's Chaoyang Park. The festival showcases the traditions and festive culture of bidding farewell to winter and welcoming spring in Russia, offering residents and visitors to the Chinese capital a springtime cultural celebration filled with an exotic atmosphere.
From February 19th to 22nd, the air in Chaoyang Park is permeated with a festive spirit. The road leading to the event is decorated in the style of "Moskovsky Pereulok," a typical Moscow street. The trees are adorned with festive decorations created by young Moscow designers; their inspiration comes from the sun and the elements, symbolizing the changing seasons and the renewal of all life.
The event's program is rich and diverse. It features musical concerts and street theater performances, special stalls selling Russian souvenirs and traditional sweets, and interactive areas where visitors can make their own holiday decorations symbolizing the farewell to winter and the welcome of spring. The food court is also very popular, offering Russian-style blini with a variety of fillings, other traditional dishes, and warming drinks, allowing guests to experience the authentic flavor of Russia.
The park features themed art objects, such as traditional pinwheels, a giant samovar, and nesting dolls, which have become popular photo spots. On February 19th and 20th, a "Karaoke Bus" will be running through the park, allowing anyone to hop on board and sing Russian songs.
During the festival, the "Moscow" tourist pavilion will also be open, where guests can use virtual reality technology to stroll through the streets of Moscow and explore the city's tourist offerings.
At the festival's opening ceremony, the Moscow Tourism Committee and the Beijing Department of Culture and Tourism signed a memorandum of cooperation in tourism. The parties will intensify collaboration in key areas such as tourism promotion, industry exchanges, route development, and personnel training, improve regular cooperation mechanisms, and promote continuous improvement in the quality and level of tourism cooperation between Beijing and Moscow.
Maslenitsa is one of the most famous ancient folk holidays, still celebrated in Russia today. The festivities last a whole week. During these days, people bake pancakes and hold festivities to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring. In 2026, Maslenitsa week begins on Monday, February 16, and ends on Sunday, February 22. -0-
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