New exhibition brings China's Spring Festival traditions to life

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A giant intangible cultural heritage dough figurine from Shaanxi Province is seen on display at a Spring Festival-themed exhibition at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing on January 20, 2026. The 4.5-meter-tall, 3.6-meter-diameter artwork took 18 artisans one month to complete. /Yi Haifei, China News Service via VCG

A Spring Festival-themed exhibition has opened to the public at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing, offering visitors an immersive look at the traditions surrounding the Chinese New Year.

A dragon lantern used in Lantern Festival celebrations in Zhejiang Province is seen on display at a Spring Festival-themed exhibition at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing on January 20, 2026. /VCG

Featuring four sections focusing on the traditional Chinese calendar, Chinese zodiac culture, festive food traditions and lantern-related folk customs, the exhibition showcases more than 100 representative intangible cultural heritage practices from across China, highlighting the diversity of Spring Festival celebrations.

An intangible cultural heritage dough figurine from Shanxi Province is seen on display at a Spring Festival-themed exhibition at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing on January 20, 2026. /VCG

In addition to the exhibition displays, visitors can watch live demonstrations of intangible cultural heritage, take part in hands-on activities and purchase traditional festive goods from various parts of the country.

Visitors admire horse-themed ceramic artworks at a Spring Festival-themed exhibition at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing on January 20, 2026. /Yi Haifei, China News Service via VCG

A series of supporting events, including Spring Festival lantern displays, traditional food experiences and a Lantern Festival folk celebration, will further enrich the holiday atmosphere.

A saddle crafted using intangible cultural heritage techniques is seen on display at a Spring Festival-themed exhibition at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing on January 20, 2026. /VCG

The exhibition will run through March 20.

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