On January 26, 2025, Chinese Ambassador to Sweden Cui Aimin and Mrs. Li Lihong attended the opening ceremony of "Nihao! China" Panda Lantern Festival at Kungsträdgärden, which was held by China Cultural Center in Stockholm. Nearly 1,000 overseas Chinese and people from all walks of life in Sweden attended the event.
At the event, people exchanged Spring Festival greetings with one another. The atmosphere was warm, harmonious and joyous. After the powerful lion dance performance and the lively chorus of "Love My China" and "Happy Chinese New Year", Ambassador Cui and Mrs. Li Lihong lit up the lanterns together with leaders of the local Chinese community and Swedish friends. The lanterns, themed around Panda Land, Carp Leaping Over the Dragon Gate, and Flying Bees, instantly illuminated the square, creating a captivating world of light and shadow and adding a vibrant splash of color to the winter in Stockholm. Soon after, the crowd came together to sing "Ode to the Motherland", bringing the event to a climax.
During the event, the promotional video for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala by China Media Group made a stunning appearance. The video attracted many people to stop and watch, immersing them in the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival.