Shantou (also known as Swatow) is inviting visitors to ring in the 2025 Chinese New Year with a dynamic blend of art, science, and sports. From calligraphy and painting exhibitions to cutting-edge aerospace displays, interactive insect showcases, and basketball tournaments, this city in South China's Guangdong Province offers a fresh take on festive celebrations.
Photo: Wu Caiqian
1. Lin Peichao's Chinese New Year Painting and Calligraphy Exhibition (世遗春节·艺韵生辉 ——林佩潮新春书画展)
📅Date: January 24–February 21, 9 AM–12 PM & 2:30 PM–5:30 PM, except for Mondays
📍Location: Wenguang Subdistrict Museum, Chaoyang District (潮阳区文光街道博物馆)
2. First Chinese Painting Exhibition by the Shantou Modern Chinese Painting Research Institute (汕头市现代中国画研究院首届迎春作品展)
Over 60 Chinese paintings celebrate the Spring Festival, covering themes of landscapes, flowers, birds, and figures.
📅Date: January 25–February 4
📍Location: Longhu Exhibition Hall (龙湖展览馆)
3. Aerospace science and technology exhibition
Displays of major national aerospace achievements, cultural fairs, immersive experiences, and interactive zones for visitors to experience China's maritime, aerial, and land technologies.
📅Date: January 15–February 12
📍Location: Shantou International Convention and Exhibition Center (汕头国际会展中心)
Photo: Nanfang Plus
4. Live insect exhibition
Showcase of over 1,000 insect species, offering close observation, interactive sessions, and educational insights into their ecological value.
📅Date: January 1–March 31
📍Location: Chaoshan Historical Culture Expo Center (潮汕历史文化博览中心)
5. Dairy farm games
Interactive activities with dairy cows, milk history education, DIY soap-making, and fun games like paper plane contests.
📅Date: January 30–February 2 (Lunar New Year's Day 2–5)
📍Location: Aoshilan Pasture, Haojiang District (濠江区澳士兰生态牧场)
6. Basketball tournament
📅Date: January 24–26
📍Location: Chao'nan District Shoufa Gymnasium (潮南区首发体育馆)
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Celebrate Chinese New Year in China's Shantou to explore rich Chaoshan culture
Celebrate Chinese New Year in China's Shantou: modern festivities and cultural performances
Author | Chen Longyan
Photo | Wu Caiqian, Nanfang Plus
Editor | Wei Shen, James, Shen He
