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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Phag to Jogira... A New Wave Standing at the Threshold of the End is Named Holi

The article explores the essence of Holi as a festival that embodies both an ending and a new beginning, celebrating vibrancy and renewal in nature and human spirit.

Feb 26 • 12:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Welcoming Spring in New Delhi. During the traditional festival, half a million tulips will bloom

A traditional festival in New Delhi will see the blooming of half a million tulips, marking the arrival of spring.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gallop to Shared Prosperity

The article discusses the convergence of the Chinese Spring Festival and Brazil's Carnival as a cultural synchrony symbolizing hope and mutual cooperation between China and Brazil in the Year of the Fire Horse.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Georgia village revives Berikaoba, an ancient pagan spring festival

A village in Georgia rejuvenates the ancient Berikaoba spring festival with music, masked performers, and local traditions.

Feb 23 • 20:08 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Labubu-inspired effigy burned at spring festival in Russia (VIDEOS)

A large effigy inspired by the Labubu dolls was burned during the Maslenitsa festival in Lipetsk Region, Russia, signifying the end of winter and the start of spring.

Feb 21 • 21:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China's androids captivated everyone, but there's one problem: Who will buy them?

China's Spring Festival showcased advanced humanoid robots in a spectacular state television show, highlighting the booming industry behind their production but raising questions about market demand.

Feb 21 • 17:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Celebrating Meteņi in Old Riga and Symbolically Saying Goodbye to Winter

Today, the festival of Meteņi was celebrated in the Rat Square of Old Riga with songs, masks, and children's laughter, marking a symbolic farewell to winter.

Feb 21 • 14:18 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China

China is hosting vibrant lion dances at the Great Wall as part of the Spring Festival celebrations, attracting numerous visitors.

Feb 20 • 08:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When AI Robots Showed Kung Fu

Chinese AI robots astonished the world with their demonstration of Kung Fu during the Spring Festival Gala.

Feb 18 • 15:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

China's robot warriors, a display of technological might that goes beyond the New Year show

China's Spring Festival Gala highlighted its advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence amidst growing technological rivalry with the United States.

Feb 18 • 13:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Vecrīgas Festival

The 'Vecrīgas Festival' in Riga will celebrate spring with free music, food, and activities on April 18.

Feb 18 • 10:11 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

'Kung Fu Robots' in China: A Technical Showcase or a Rehearsal for Future Armies?

'Kung Fu Robots' showcased in China have captivated social media, stunning audiences with advances in robotic performance during the 2026 Spring Festival celebration.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

China’s dancing robots: how worried should we be?

Dancing humanoid robots impressed audiences at China's Spring Festival Gala, sparking discussions about their capabilities and implications.

Feb 18 • 05:19 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

#KungFu #robots steal show at China’s Spring Festival gala

A performance featuring kung fu robots captivated audiences at China's Spring Festival gala.

Feb 17 • 11:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Dragon Parade Held for the First Time in Seven Years: Celebrating Lunar New Year at Kobe's Nankinmachi

A Spring Festival celebrating the Lunar New Year was held in Kobe's Nankinmachi for the first time in seven years, featuring a dragon parade and Chinese lion dances.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

We break bread and stuff children into bags - we celebrate Meteņi wholeheartedly to prepare for Lent

The article discusses the traditional Latvian festival of Meteņi, marking the anticipation of spring and the beginning of Lent, celebrated on February 6 or seven weeks before Easter.

Feb 17 • 06:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chinese New Year Celebrations with 'Loud Noises' Despite Regulations

Residents in the suburbs of Shanghai celebrated the Lunar New Year with fireworks and firecrackers, defying local regulations prohibiting such activities due to safety and pollution concerns.

Feb 17 • 02:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Patriotic songs and robots doing somersaults at the gala that 1 billion Chinese watch to kick off their New Year

The article describes the extravagant celebrations of Chinese New Year in a small city in eastern China, where traditional food and the highly viewed CCTV Spring Festival Gala are central to the festivities.

Feb 16 • 23:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese humanoids are the center of attention at the Lunar New Year spectacle; watch the video

China's annual Lunar New Year gala showcased cutting-edge humanoid robots, reflecting the country’s ambition to lead in robotics and manufacturing.

Feb 16 • 18:04 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The shocking video of robots practicing kung fu showcasing Chinese technological power

A televised event in China featured robots performing kung fu, emphasizing China's technological advancements and ambitions in the robotics sector.

Feb 16 • 15:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Year of the Horse: China prepares to celebrate Spring Festival

China is gearing up for its Spring Festival, marking the Year of the Horse, filled with various cultural festivities and traditional practices.

Feb 16 • 11:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Zhao Beijing] The 1 trillion won Hongbao War of Chinese AI Companies During the Spring Festival, Where is it Headed?

Chinese tech giants are engaging in a fierce competition dubbed the 'Hongbao War' during the Spring Festival, targeting traditional practices of giving red envelopes (Hongbao) with innovative AI marketing strategies.

Feb 16 • 05:31 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s tech companies vie for attention on CCTV’s festival gala, the year’s biggest stage

Chinese tech companies are competing for visibility at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, a significant marketing platform reminiscent of the Super Bowl.

Feb 15 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Colors of Spring and Fag Spread on the Platform of Sahitya Aaj Tak, Accompanied by Poet Yash Malviya's Poems

The 'Sahitya Aaj Tak 2026' event in Lucknow featured poet Yash Malviya presenting his poems that captured the essence of spring and the festival of Fag.

Feb 14 • 17:25 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

95 Billion People Move During China's Spring Festival Holiday, Nearly 50% Decrease in Japan Routes, Popular Travel Destinations

The upcoming Chinese Spring Festival will see unprecedented travel numbers, yet travel to Japan is projected to drop significantly due to government restrictions and changing travel preferences.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Chinese community in Abuja hosts temple fair to mark Spring Festival

The Chinese community in Abuja, Nigeria, celebrated the Spring Festival with a temple fair featuring cultural performances and interactive experiences to mark both the New Year and 55 years of diplomatic relations.

Feb 11 • 12:22 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

After solar panels and EVs, is overcapacity coming for China’s robots?

The article discusses the potential for overcapacity in China’s robotics industry following the showcase of AI robots at the upcoming Spring Festival Gala.

Feb 11 • 08:30 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

A loneliness crisis is the price China is paying for rapid modernisation

China is facing a significant loneliness crisis exacerbated by rapid modernization and urban migration, highlighted during the Spring Festival travel period.

Feb 10 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Return of Spring Festival in Lahore after 19 years

After 19 years, the Spring Festival has returned to Lahore, showcasing the distinct cultural identity of Pakistan despite historical divisions.

Feb 10 • 03:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Spring Festival Returns to Pakistan After Two Decades, Sky Filled with Kites

After 19 years, the Basant festival has returned to Lahore, Pakistan, celebrated from February 6 to 8 with vibrant kite flying events promoted by Punjab's Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Feb 9 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Alibaba’s bubble tea giveaway pushes Qwen past Tencent’s Yuanbao to top of China App Store

Alibaba's promotional bubble tea giveaway led to its AI app Qwen surpassing Tencent's Yuanbao in the China App Store amid a competitive Spring Festival market.

Feb 6 • 12:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Spring

The article describes the Basant Panchami festival in Prayagraj, India, celebrating the transition from winter to spring and honoring the Hindu goddess Saraswati Mata.

Feb 4 • 19:26 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Alibaba’s Qwen ramps up AI app race with Spring Festival giveaway blitz

Alibaba initiates a $432 million campaign to promote its AI applications through Spring Festival giveaways, intensifying competition with Tencent, Baidu, and ByteDance.

Feb 2 • 08:45 UTC

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