"From becoming a UN holiday to being inscribed on UNESCO's heritage list, Spring Festival showcases its timeless cultural brilliance while building new bridges for intercultural understanding."

Reflecting on the significance of the Year of the Snake, Fu cited the snake's ability to shed its skin and humanity's resilience in times of crisis.

"In nature the snake symbolizes the wisdom and strength to renew itself amid adversity. This is precisely the quality we need as we face today's challenges."