Traditional folk performances and cultural experiences are enhancing the festive vibe as people in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and central China's Hubei Province celebrate the Chinese New Year.
The Yongzhou Ancient City tourist attraction in Nanning City of Guangxi has received over 1.46 million visitors.
During the holiday season, dragon and lion dances wind through crowds at the tourist spots, symbolizing prosperity.
Besides traditional cultural performances, tourists immerse themselves in woodblock rubbing, traditional snacks, arrow tossing, and traditional handmade craftsmanship like making handbags and pony-shaped toys, blending traditional New Year flavor with ethnic charm.
"We are from Wuxi. I think this really represents Chinese culture well and has a strong local flavor. We're looking for some gifts to bring back for our friends, as a way to show our support for the culture," said Zhang Liangjie, a visitor from east China's Jiangsu Province.
On Saturday, a grand dragon team was dancing, weaving through the main streets of Hubei's Huanggang City to perform for local residents who lined the streets.
"Today I came to see these 36 'dragons' in person. I have brought my family along to soak up this festive atmosphere," said Xie Liqi, a local resident.
In Hubei's Macheng City, a 100-meter-long dragon dance team snaked through streets, creating a vibrant atmosphere of the Chinese New Year.
Traditional culture shines as people across China celebrate Spring Festival
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday announced three countermeasures in response to Ukraine's suspension of crude oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline.
In a social media post, Orban said Hungary will secure its fuel supply and take necessary countermeasures until shipments resume.
The measures include halting diesel shipments from Hungary to Ukraine, refusing to provide military loans, and withholding support for new EU sanctions against Russia, including the bloc's 20th sanctions package.
Orban stressed that energy security is a matter of fundamental national interest, and any actions that jeopardize Hungary's energy supply will be met with a firm response.
He said that Hungary would maintain its economic and social stability and take further action if necessary.
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said in a video statement on social media on Sunday that Hungary will block the adoption of the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia at Monday's Foreign Affairs Council.
He noted that Ukraine's decision earlier this week not to restart shipments was "political blackmail" aimed at creating fuel supply disruptions and driving up petrol prices ahead of Hungary's parliamentary elections.
Hungary will not allow decisions important to Kiev to move forward until Ukraine restarts crude oil deliveries to Hungary via the Druzhba pipeline, Szijjarto said.
According to the minister, Hungary has addressed the situation by releasing part of its strategic crude reserves and securing replacement supplies via maritime routes.
Szijjarto said Hungary had already halted diesel exports to Ukraine, which he said accounted for around 10 percent of Ukraine's diesel imports and had moved to block a planned 90-billion-euro EU military loan for Kiev.
He reiterated on Friday that Hungary would prevent the loan from being disbursed.
The Druzhba pipeline, which transports Russian oil to Central Europe via Ukraine, has faced repeated disruptions over the past year amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
According to Szijjarto, oil supplies to Slovakia and Hungary through the pipeline have been suspended since January 27, and Ukraine has decided not to restart crude oil deliveries although there are currently "no practical or technical obstacles."
Hungary announces countermeasures against Ukraine amid pipeline dispute
