The 2026 Spring Festival Temple Fair, organized by the Chinese Permanent Mission to UNESCO, was held on the 10th at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, France. UNESCO Director General Enani expressed on site that he is willing to take the Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with China. He wished everyone success in Chinese. On that day, more than 500 guests, including high-level representatives from UNESCO and permanent representatives from multiple countries to UNESCO, participated in the event to celebrate the traditional Chinese Lunar New Year. In his speech, Enani stated that the Year of the Horse symbolizes courage and progress, reflecting the spiritual strength to forge ahead in the face of challenges. In the current uncertain international environment, this spirit of striving forward is particularly important, and UNESCO is willing to take this opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with China. At the end of his speech, he wished everyone success in Chinese and won warm applause from the audience. The President of the UNESCO General Conference, Talha, said that the Spring Festival symbolizes sharing and connection, and culture allows different countries and peoples to know and be close to each other, building consensus through exchange and mutual learning. The Year of the Horse symbolizes vitality, and its spirit inspires all parties to strengthen confidence, enhance cooperation, and move forward hand in hand in the reform and development process of UNESCO, jointly promoting cultural exchanges and multilateral cooperation. Yang Xinyu, the Chinese Ambassador to UNESCO, stated that the Spring Festival not only marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, but also an important moment for family reunion, sharing joy, and passing on hope. The Spring Festival event was held in the form of a temple fair at the UNESCO headquarters, allowing guests to experience traditional Chinese festival customs firsthand. These customs have been passed down from generation to generation, showcasing the profound historical accumulation and contemporary value of Chinese culture. (New Society)