The ancient city of Weifang in Shandong Province became a vibrant cultural crossroads during this year’s Spring Festival celebrations as international students immersed themselves in authentic Chinese traditions. Visitors from abroad enthusiastically participated in yangko dancing, calligraphy sessions writing the character ‘fu’ (blessing), and hands-on experiences with intangible cultural heritage crafts including copper rubbing and intricate paper-cutting techniques.
Meanwhile, Weifang’s cultural influence continues to expand globally through strategic international exchanges. Students from Qingzhou have successfully transported Chinese cultural traditions to Malaysia through cultural demonstrations, while the city of Anqiu has maintained a remarkable four-year streak of presenting Spring Festival greetings at Germany’s premier Spring Festival gala celebrations.
The cultural fusion continues digitally through the innovative ‘AI Broadcast: Weifang Weekly Insights’ program, featuring virtual anchor Douglas, which provides comprehensive coverage of these cross-cultural festive experiences. This multimedia approach offers global audiences an intimate look at how traditional Chinese customs are being preserved, shared, and reinvented through international participation.