JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 07, 2026 — 2026 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of dialogue relations between China and ASEAN, as well as the 5th anniversary of the China-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It also coincides with the Year of the Horse in the Chinese Spring Festival. On February 5, the “Steeds Herald Spring, Blessings Fill ASEAN” – Spring Festival @ ASEAN Headquarters 2026 event was successfully held at the ASEAN Headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Supported by the Mission of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN, the Permanent Mission of Malaysia to ASEAN, and the ASEAN Secretariat, the event was hosted by the Information Office of the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, and jointly organized by Guangxi Daily (Guangxi International Communication Center), Guangxi Radio and Television, Guangxi Tourism Development Group, and Guangxi Cultural Industry Group. More than 250 guests attended, including envoys from the 11 ASEAN countries and external partners such as the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil, senior officials from the ASEAN Secretariat, representatives of mainstream ASEAN media, local university faculty and students, and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises.
This marks the first time Chinese Spring Festival cultural activities have been held at the ASEAN Headquarters. With the deepening of globalization, the traditional Spring Festival is not only a time for family reunions among the Chinese people but also a new bond for dialogue between different civilizations. The Chinese Spring Festival embodies the philosophy of “harmony and coexistence,” which aligns perfectly with ASEAN countries’ pursuit of “unity and cooperation.” Moreover, the sustainable development concept of “rejuvenating the old and welcoming the new” strongly resonates with the ASEAN region’s vision of “common prosperity.”
The event brought together guests from around the world to celebrate the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse, savor the flavors of the Chinese Spring Festival, and appreciate artistic beauty. The opening performance, “The Beauty of China: Guangxi’s Zhuang Ethnic Charm,” featured a symbolic dance interwoven with a classic excerpt from the Caidiao Opera “Liu Sanjie,” including the “Antiphonal Song,” creating an artistic masterpiece that blends Eastern poetry with innovative ingenuity. The Chinese instrumental performance, “Chinese Chic Performance for Celebrating the Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse,” centered on erhu and suona, playing classic melodies such as the theme song from “Journey to the West” and “Black Myth: Wukong,” converging into a “National Trend IP Music Festival.” When Guangxi ethnic instruments—the maguhu (horse-bone fiddle) and the bolie—met Indonesian gamelan, Chinese and Indonesian musicians jointly performed classics like “Jasmine Flower” and “Folk Songs Like Spring River Water,” making the phrase “high mountains and flowing water meet a kindred spirit” more tangible and creating lasting artistic resonance.
During the event, Guangxi Daily (Guangxi International Communication Center), Guangxi Radio and Television, along with ASEAN media outlets such as TVRI, El John TV, and Harian Inhua, jointly launched the China-ASEAN Spring Festival Short Video Exhibition Week. Using short videos as a bridge, the event showcased joyous scenes of China and ASEAN countries celebrating the Spring Festival together from multiple angles, inviting netizens worldwide to jointly celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival as a global festival via the Internet.
On the same day, the “Spring Blessings for Success at the Year of the Horse” Chinese Spring Festival Cultural Exhibition and the “Instant Joy Market” Spring Festival Cultural Market were held simultaneously at the ASEAN Headquarters. Guests from various countries experienced the hospitality of “Tea Harmonies the World” through immersive activities involving playing, appreciating, and tasting, created “Ancient Charm and Blessings” calligraphy and painting rubbings, admired exquisite paper-cutting art, and enjoyed a feast of Spring Festival delicacies from across regions.
The most surprising experience for guests was exploring the smart future using Guangxi’s cutting-edge AI technology. Guests from various countries tested intelligent translation devices and wore AR glasses, immersing themselves in barrier-free communication and exploring the thousand-year-old legend of the Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape. Hardy Chung, a reporter from Harian Inhua, noted that China’s AI technology not only accurately depicted the beautiful Spring Festival scenery but also vividly conveyed the touching story of ASEAN and China being connected by mountains and seas and sharing good neighborly friendship, presenting a beautiful picture of cooperation toward the future.
On February 4, two “Instant Blessings” Pop-Up Events were held at the Halim Station of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway and Mall Central Park in Jakarta, Indonesia, creating a festive atmosphere for the Chinese Spring Festival. Performers from Guangxi presented a variety of acts including song, dance, opera, and puppetry, attracting many locals to participate in interactive activities, join the “Guangxi Kemusan Dance,” and share the joy of the Spring Festival. Yi Yan, a social media blogger living and traveling in Indonesia, exclaimed, “This year’s Spring Festival atmosphere in Jakarta is different!”
The event was covered by more than 20 media outlets, including People’s Daily, Xinhua News Agency, China Media Group, China News Service, TVRI, METRO TV, bolong.id, and Vietnam News Agency, which widely spread the concepts of peace, amity, and harmony embodied in the Spring Festival to people at home and abroad.
Source: The Information Office of the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
CONTACT: Contact person: Mr. Zeng, Tel: 86-10-63074558
