There is a group of foreigners who have chosen to stay in Nanning for work, family, or their affection for the city. As the Spring Festival approaches, these expatriates join their Chinese relatives and friends in celebrating the festival, engaging in various folk activities and reveling in the allure of traditional Chinese culture.

“To truly embrace local customs, one must immerse themselves in the culture”. Mark William, a Greek national and son-in-law of Guangxi, runs a Greek restaurant in Nanning and has developed a profound appreciation for the importance of family reunions during the festival for the Chinese people. This Spring Festival holiday, he accompanied his wife back to her hometown to partake in the celebrations. He eagerly joined in making glutinous rice cakes, wrapping sticky rice dumplings, visiting friends and relatives to extend Chinese New Year greetings, sharing delicious food, and distributing red envelopes.

As China continues to relax and optimize its visa-free policies, the “visa-free circle of friends” is expanding, drawing more foreigners to the country. These convenient measures enable him and his family to travel more easily and frequently, and let even more foreigners experience the richness of Chinese culture.

People from diverse backgrounds come together in China to celebrate the Spring Festival and share the joy, enhancing mutual understanding and fostering harmony, thereby creating a beautiful tapestry of coexistence and synergy.