Global unity shone bright as the Chinese lunar New Year – Year of the Horse – commenced, drawing effusive greetings from international notables to Beijing’s residents and beyond on February 17.
Micronesia President Wesley Simina proclaimed, ‘Warm New Year felicitations. On behalf of our federation’s populace and leadership, heartfelt Spring Festival blessings to President Xi Jinping, the People’s Republic of China, its people, and authorities.’
Slovenia’s UN Permanent Rep Samuel Zbogar opined, ‘Humanity craves enhanced peace, security, and development, where China assumes a vital lead. New Year greetings to China and its citizens.’
Cape Town Mayor Jordan Hill-Lewis celebrated, ‘The Horse Year New Year arrives! Representing energy, autonomy, and rapid stride, it calls for valor, perspicacity, and alacrity in grasping opportunities. Joining Chinese diasporas globally, we embrace Spring Festival’s vitality and hope.’
Indonesian official Iriene Umur wished abundantly, ‘Good health, perpetual progress, prosperity to all. Heartiest New Year wishes; may bliss and merriment prevail.’
Arif from Indonesian television reminisced, ‘Indonesians have long embraced Chinese New Year customs. Delighted to share the festivities. Wishing prosperity and victory to one and all.’
Sao Paulo violinist Alejandro Ardana concluded, ‘Sincere Chinese New Year wishes for global Chinese communities and all who cherish Chinese culture.’
These overtures transcend festivity, signaling strengthened intercultural dialogues and optimistic vistas for Sino-international relations in the coming zodiac cycle.