Southeast Asian mayors experience Chinese New Year traditions in Nanning

During the Global Mayors Dialogue held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Southeast Asian mayors experience some Chinese New Year traditions and local culture on Jan 15, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Mayors from seven Southeast Asian countries, including Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia, gathered in Nanning, the capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, for the Global Mayors Dialogue from Wednesday to Saturday.

The dialogue has focused on exploring new models, content and pathways for friendly exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and foreign cities, aiming to foster a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future.

On Wednesday evening, the delegation visited Sanjie Liangxiang, a historical district in Nanning, to experience some Chinese New Year customs. They enjoyed folk art exhibitions, observed demonstrations of intangible cultural heritage and watched local opera performances.

During the Global Mayors Dialogue held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Southeast Asian mayors experience some Chinese New Year traditions and local culture on Jan 15, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

During the Global Mayors Dialogue held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Southeast Asian mayors experience some Chinese New Year traditions and local culture on Jan 15, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

During the Global Mayors Dialogue held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Southeast Asian mayors experience some Chinese New Year traditions and local culture on Jan 15, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

During the Global Mayors Dialogue held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, Southeast Asian mayors experience some Chinese New Year traditions and local culture on Jan 15, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]