Chinese tourists soak in festive vibes of Spring Festival across the globe
In January, Brazil announced visa-free entry for certain short-term categories of Chinese travelers in response to China's visa-free policies for Brazilian nationals.
In contrast to Russia's winter chill, Brazil is in the midst of summer. In Sao Paulo, the country's largest city, Liberty Square has been adorned with decorations for the Chinese Spring Festival.
The annual holiday fair, now in its 21st edition, has attracted thousands of locals and visitors. Activities including calligraphy, traditional Chinese dance and acupuncture demonstrations have been highlighted as part of the celebrations.
A tourist surnamed Chen from South China's Guangdong province, who is traveling in South America during the holiday, said she was surprised to see the broad participation in overseas Spring Festival celebrations.
"With dragon and lion dances and people practicing Tai Chi, the Chinese New Year atmosphere in Brazil is truly rich," said Chen. This year, the Spring Festival coincides with Brazil's carnival season. "This kind of 'double festivity' that spans half the globe is truly unforgettable," she said.
