As the host of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, China is holding the first APEC Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) and related sessions in Guangzhou from February 1 to 10. In Guangdong Province, the region is celebrating with a vibrant array of cultural activities tied to Chinese New Year and the Lantern Festival. The events combine time-honored intangible cultural heritage, such as lantern art, with cutting-edge modern technology, highlighting Guangdong's distinctive maritime cultural heritage. Notably, the specially crafted "APEC Partners" lantern installation embodies the spirit of openness, inclusiveness, and a shared future for all.