Harbin welcomes Spring Festival with anticipation for Asian Winter Games

During the Spring Festival holiday, many streets in Harbin are adorned with blue snowflake-shaped lights featuring the Asian Winter Games emblem. The entrances of shops are decorated with red couplets, creating a striking contrast between red and blue that highlights the festive ambiance.

Preparations for the Asian Winter Games continued on the Chinese New Year's Eve. On January 28, the Games' media village officially opened.

The New Paris Hotel, located on Zhongshan Road in Harbin, is one of the designated media reception hotels. Inside, red lanterns and festive couplets contribute to a vibrant New Year atmosphere.

"The opening of the media village coincides with the Chinese New Year's Eve, and we are eagerly anticipating the Asian Winter Games. All preparations have been completed, and we will welcome the first group of journalists on January 30," said Geng Chunyu, media service manager of the New Paris Hotel operations team.

To accommodate international journalists, the hotel has arranged for volunteers proficient in multiple languages. A media service desk has been set up in the hotel lobby, where staff are to make final arrangements for check-ins.

Final preparations for the Games are in full swing during the Spring Festival celebration.

"As we celebrate the Chinese New Year, we are also eagerly awaiting the opening of the Games, which is truly exciting," said Zhao Lihong, deputy director of the New Paris Hotel venue.