Chinese New Year celebrations in Dubai combine technology and heritage

DUBAI, 25 JANUARY / WAM / The Chinese Consulate General in Dubai organized the “Warmth of Spring and Happiness of the New Year” event to celebrate the Chinese New Year, “Year of the Snake”, which included an exceptional rally of more than 60 electric vehicles produced by 13 Chinese companies, starting from the Dubai Equestrian Club. To the capital, Abu Dhabi.
His Excellency Au Poh Qian, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, said in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that this event aims to enhance cultural understanding between the UAE and China, noting that the past five years have witnessed great success in organizing the Ras Al-Adha parade. Chinese Year, with broad community participation.
She added that these celebrations are an opportunity to introduce the local community to the beauty and diversity of Chinese culture, stressing that the event this year focused on inviting more local and international friends to participate actively, which strengthens cultural ties between the two peoples.
The event included traditional Chinese cultural performances such as dragon and lion dances, in addition to highlighting Chinese electric vehicles, the production of which exceeded 10 million vehicles in 2024, with more than two million vehicles exported to global markets.
Her Excellency Au Poh Qian confirmed that China and the UAE are working together to achieve a trade exchange volume of $200 billion by 2030, praising the efforts of the two countries to enhance cooperation in the fields of technology, clean energy and sustainable development.
The event concluded with distinguished cultural and artistic performances, creating a festive atmosphere that combined Chinese authenticity and the spirit of cultural cooperation with the Emirates.
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