I have studied and lived in China for many years, spending several Spring Festivals with Chinese friends. I am familiar with customs such as writing couplets, cutting window decorations, and making dumplings, "said Abdulaziz Shabani, a researcher at the Riyadh Center for Political and Strategic Studies in Saudi Arabia. Having a good Spring Festival means a good start to the new year. Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new expresses a beautiful expectation for future life, which has a profound cultural heritage and unique charm behind it. ”Shabani stated that as a carrier of cultural heritage, the customs, etiquette, cuisine, and other traditions of the Spring Festival have been systematically inherited and presented in a diverse way in modern life, which is also an important reason why the Spring Festival still maintains vitality and attractiveness. 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Saudi Arabia, and the first "China Saudi Arabia Cultural Year". Both sides have organized a series of cultural activities to enhance cultural exchanges and cooperation, promote mutual understanding and friendship among the people, and the Spring Festival themed activities have become one of the highlights. Shabani said that there are commonalities between Saudi and Chinese cultures, and the Spring Festival highlights the importance of family values. Saudi Arabia also attaches great importance to the bond of family affection. After returning to Saudi Arabia, I can also feel the festive atmosphere during the Spring Festival, such as watching traditional Chinese performances, experiencing Chinese intangible cultural heritage, tasting Chinese cuisine, etc. I am pleased to see that many Saudi people are also involved. More and more Saudi friends are actively learning about the culture and customs of the Spring Festival, and the Spring Festival has become a window for cross-cultural exchange. "Shabani said that in recent years, cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China has expanded from economy, trade, energy and other fields to a wider range. Cultural exchange and cooperation are conducive to enhancing mutual knowledge and trust between the two peoples, and establishing a solid public opinion foundation for the long-term development of bilateral relations. This year, the second China Arab States Summit will be held in China. I look forward to further deepening institutional exchanges in the fields of humanities and other areas between the two sides, and opening a new chapter in the development of Arab Chinese relations