The Peninsula Beijing is celebrating the arrival of spring with a special collaboration featuring the beloved Dutch cartoon character Miffy. Marking Miffy's 70th anniversary, the hotel introduced a themed afternoon tea experience, along with a series of activities designed to bring joy to guests of all ages on Tuesday.

Created in 1955 by Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna, Miffy has become a global icon known for her minimalist design and heartwarming stories. Now, her charm takes center stage in The Peninsula Beijing's signature afternoon tea at the Lobby Lounge.

Ingrid de Beer, counselor for culture and public diplomacy of the embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in China, said that Miffy is a symbol of the deep cultural ties that exist between the Netherlands and China.

She noted that the collaboration marks the start of a yearlong celebration of Miffy's 70th birthday.

"As we celebrate here, today a new Memorandum of Understanding on Culture is being signed in the Netherlands, strengthening the bridges of creativity between our two countries," she said.