Artists perform Chinese Wushu at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025. The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, China's Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli, and Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing attended the event and delivered speeches.
At the beginning of the ceremony, distinguished guests from both the Malaysian and Chinese governments jointly performed the "dotting of the lion's eyes" ritual, officially inaugurating the event.
During the event, artists from China, Malaysia, Britain, France, the United States, New Zealand, Egypt, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, and some other countries collaborated in performances, fully showcasing the cultural essence of the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) and creating a festive atmosphere of global celebration.
The "Happy Chinese New Year" celebrations worldwide, organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have been held annually for 25 consecutive years.
The year 2025 will mark the first Chinese New Year following the festival's successful inscription on UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This year, the "Happy Chinese New Year" event will feature nearly 500 diverse performances and exhibitions across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. ■
A drone light show is staged before the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Chinese singer Sun Nan (L, front) and Malaysian singer Shila Amzah (R, front) perform at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
A drone light show is staged before the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
An artist of traditional Chinese opera performs at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
An Egyptian singer performs at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Chinese singer Cai Guoqing (R, front) and Malaysian singer Vanessa Reynauld (L, front) perform at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
A drum-beating performance is staged at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
A drone light show is staged before the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Performers and staff members pose for a group photo after the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Malaysian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Tiong King Sing speaks at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
A drone light show is staged before the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks at the 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 25, 2025.
The 2025 "Happy Chinese New Year" global launching ceremony and gala was held here on Saturday evening, featuring wonderful performances presented by actors from Malaysia and China. (Xinhua/Cheng Yiheng)