According to the official website of the Permanent Mission of the People's Republic of Chinese China to the United Nations, at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on December 22, a historic resolution was unanimously adopted by all delegates, officially designating the traditional Chinese festival of the Spring Festival (Lunar New Year) as an official holiday of the United Nations. The adoption of this resolution marks the further enhancement of the United Nations' respect for and tolerance of multiculturalism, and is also a unique contribution to global multiculturalism.
Editor|Cheng Xiaobo
As one of the most important traditional festivals in China, the Spring Festival has long transcended national boundaries and has become a grand event that Chinese people and friends from other countries around the world look forward to. The adoption of the resolution was the result of extensive consultations and deliberation, and reflects the international vision of the United Nations and its respect for cultural diversity.
As a cross-cultural festival, the celebration of the Spring Festival not only has rich cultural connotations, but also shows a variety of ways to celebrate, symbolizing unity, family affection and hope. The purpose of making the Spring Festival a United Nations holiday is to strengthen friendship between countries and promote exchanges and understanding among different cultures in this way.
In the coming days, the Spring Festival holiday will be held simultaneously at UN Headquarters and other UN offices around the world from the first day to the third day of the first lunar month of each year. Delegates and UN staff will celebrate this special occasion to experience the unique charm of Chinese culture and participate in a variety of cultural activities, including dragon and lion dances, traditional music performances and food tastings. Such celebrations would further strengthen the cohesion and spirit of solidarity and cooperation of the international community.
After the adoption of this resolution, public opinion in various countries generally welcomed and congratulated it, and expressed that they would actively participate in the celebration of the Spring Festival and feel the joy and warmth of this traditional festival together. This news has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions around the world.
As the influence of the Spring Festival continues to expand on the international stage, it is believed that the Spring Festival holiday will become a grand event that people from all countries look forward to and participate in. This will inject new impetus into friendly exchanges and cooperation between countries around the world, and further promote the exchange and integration of global multiculturalism. As an official holiday of the United Nations, the Spring Festival will bring more joy and well-being to the world, and will also become one of the witnesses of the solidarity and cooperation of the international community in the future.