International students celebrate Little New Year immersed in Beijing culture

Through hands-on participation, international students gained a deeper understanding of the values embodied in the Spring Festival — such as family reunion, joy, and hopes for a better life.

The event marked the launch of the "Global Friends Gathering in Beijing" series introduced by the BPAFFC in 2026. The program aims to provide tailored cultural and social activities for the international community in Beijing, fostering people-to-people exchanges and mutual understanding.

By combining the cultural heritage of the Beijing Central Axis with Spring Festival traditions, the event offered international students a vivid window into Beijing's history and contemporary cultural life, helping them better understand both the city and China as a whole.

Nearly 60 international students and foreign guests from 35 countries across five continents participated in the event, jointly organized by the BPAFFC and co-hosted by the Beijing International Chinese College. The activity received support from several institutions, including the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau, the Beijing Central Axis World Heritage Application and Conservation Office, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Capital Medical University, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, and other institutions.

Officials, including Jiao Yutong, vice-president of the BPAFFC, and Li Jie, president of the Beijing International Chinese College, and other guests were also present at the event.