Extravagant 2026 Lunar New Year events resonated through India on Tuesday, courtesy of China’s diplomatic missions in New Delhi and Kolkata. The receptions attracted a melting pot of Indian professionals, resident Chinese networks, industry players, and students, all reveling in the festival’s exuberance.
At the Shangri-La in New Delhi, Ambassador Xu Feihong’s address radiated optimism. He celebrated China’s economic feats, the mending trajectory of China-India dynamics, and blockbuster trade records. Vowing to bolster strategic partnerships, real-world collaborations, and cultural bridges, he highlighted readiness to align with India’s BRICS stewardship.
Kolkata’s Consul General Xu Wei mirrored this enthusiasm, greeting 400-plus guests and acknowledging local fervor in bilateral goodwill. He foresaw ‘steadier, more impactful cooperations’ in the pipeline.
Performances elevated the occasions: gourmet Chinese spreads paired with dynamic dragon parades, martial arts spectacles, haunting violin and erhu strains, and enchanting medleys of Sino-Indian tunes. These elements wove a narrative of joyful integration.
The palpable harmony bespoke strengthening diplomatic vibes. Such initiatives illuminate expanding exchanges and friendship, charting a course for resilient China-India relations in a complex world.