Beijing, February 5: The Chinese Embassy in India and the Chinese Consulate General in Kolkata hosted grand receptions on Tuesday to celebrate the 2026 Chinese New Year (Spring Festival). Representatives from various regions of India, the expatriate Chinese community, Chinese enterprises, and students participated enthusiastically.
At the ceremony held at the Shangri-La Hotel in New Delhi, Chinese Ambassador Xiu Feihong extended New Year greetings to the guests. He highlighted China’s economic achievements, the steady improvement in China-India relations, and record levels of bilateral trade. The ambassador expressed China’s commitment to strengthening strategic coordination, practical cooperation, and cultural exchanges with India, and affirmed readiness to work together as India assumes the BRICS presidency.
In Kolkata, the reception hosted by Chinese Consul General Xiu Wei welcomed over 400 guests. He appreciated the local community’s contributions to China-India friendship and cooperation and expressed hopes for more stable and solid collaboration in the future.
Both events showcased a vibrant blend of China-India cultural integration through traditional Chinese cuisine, cultural performances such as dragon dances, martial arts, violin and erhu performances, and captivating presentations of Chinese and Indian songs. Guests celebrated the Chinese New Year in a warm and festive atmosphere. These events reflect a positive environment for bilateral relations and increasing friendship through human exchanges.
(Source: China Media Group, Beijing)
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