'Tianjin Night' held in Davos to welcome Chinese New Year

Tianjin intangible cultural heritage artists presented "Fu", representing happiness and good luck, to participants at the hall of the World Economic Forum Conference Center in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21, 2025. [Photo by Xing Yi/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Tianjin municipal government hosted the "Tianjin Night" reception at the hall of the World Economic Forum Conference Center in Davos, Switzerland, on the evening of Jan 21, 2025. Guests attending the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 attended the event to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year.

Tianjin is the host city of this year's annual meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, which will be held in late June, and its preparation is underway smoothly.

The "Tianjin Night" event was held on the date of "Little New Year" or xiaonian in northern China. The decorations for the event venue were full of Chinese charm, and folk music was played. Tianjin snack tasting and handcraft-making were provided.

Guests mingle during the "Tianjin Night" event, Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21, 2025. [Photo by Xing Yi/chinadaily.com.cn]

A guest takes photos of the Yangliuqing woodblock printing during the "Tianjin Night" event, Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21, 2025. [Photo by Xing Yi/chinadaily.com.cn]

A staff member holds a snake stuffed toy during the "Tianjin Night" event, Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21, 2025. [Photo by Xing Yi/chinadaily.com.cn]

The Chinese character "fu", representing happiness and good luck, is seen on a handrail at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025, Davos, Switzerland, on Jan 21, 2025. [Photo by Xing Yi/chinadaily.com.cn]

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