Foreigners pose for photos holding Spring Festival couplets and the Chinese character fu, or blessing, in Shanghai on Thursday. The 2026 "Village Gala" held in Huacao town, Shanghai, attracted many foreigners. They enjoyed browsing the Chinese New Year market, tasting local farm-style food, experiencing intangible cultural heritage such as paper-cutting, and experiencing the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb 17 this year.