{"id":4269,"date":"2026-02-16T08:44:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T08:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciaopanda.it\/?p=4269"},"modified":"2026-02-23T10:44:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:44:09","slug":"capodanno-cinese-2026-unesco-fao-anno-del-cavallo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ciaopanda.it\/en\/capodanno-cinese-2026-unesco-fao-anno-del-cavallo\/","title":{"rendered":"The world celebrates Chinese New Year 2026: UNESCO and FAO unite in the Year of the Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"

UNESCO and FAO join forces to celebrate the Chinese New Year 2026<\/a>. From Paris to Rome, Chinese culture unites nations in cooperation, energy, and hope for a more harmonious future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world celebrates Chinese New Year 2026, UNESCO and FAO unite in the Year of the Horse: traditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Lunar New Year 2026<\/strong>, dedicated to the\u2019Year of the Horse<\/a><\/strong>, has been celebrated around the world with an enthusiasm that confirms the growing importance of Chinese culture on the international stage. Two leading institutions, the\u2019UNESCO<\/strong> and the FAO<\/strong>, paid homage to the anniversary with events that combined art, gastronomy and solidarity. Paris<\/strong>, the Permanent Delegation of China to UNESCO<\/strong> organized an evocative ceremony at the organization's headquarters. The protagonists of the day were the Spring Festival traditions<\/strong>, the beating heart of the Chinese New Year. Participants were able to taste typical dishes from different regions of China<\/strong>, attend to cultural performances and craft demonstrations<\/strong>, and discover the richness of the intangible cultural heritage<\/strong> of the country, recognized by UNESCO for its universal value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The official screening of the 2026 Spring Gala<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most appreciated moments was the Screening of the official promo for the 2026 Spring Gala<\/strong> of the China Media Group<\/em>, an iconic television event watched annually by billions of viewers. The initiative aimed to highlight the power of culture as a tool for dialogue and cooperation between peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, also Rome<\/strong> took part in the celebrations: the FAO headquarters<\/strong> it lit up for the second consecutive year with the characteristic \u201cChina Red\u201d<\/strong>, a color symbolizing luck and prosperity. The General Manager Qu Dongyu<\/strong> he recalled that the Spirit of the Horse<\/strong>, linked to energy and determination, will lead the organization in pursuing its global goals of sustainable development and food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these celebrations together demonstrate how the Chinese New Year is not only a traditional celebration, but also a powerful message of unity, respect and international cooperation<\/strong>. In 2026, the Year of the Horse thus becomes the perfect symbol to remind the world that the speed of progress must always run alongside the values of culture and solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why attend the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations in Rome: the program<\/a><\/blockquote>