As the joy of the New Year spreads, Chinese construction workers across the world continue their duties on Belt and Road Initiative projects. While working on international projects, these teams celebrate traditional Chinese customs such as decorating with Spring Festival couplets, hanging red lanterns, and making dumplings. At the “Danube Corridor” highway project in Serbia, Chinese officials and local employees joined together to decorate the project site, while Chinese engineers and construction teams celebrated the New Year with great enthusiasm.
Similarly, in the Senj Wind Power Project in Croatia, the national cricket stadium maintenance project in Grenada, the National Road Project in the Republic of Congo, and other Belt and Road projects, cultural exchanges and friendships between Chinese and local workers continue to grow. Despite being away from their families, Chinese construction workers compensate for their longing by dedicating themselves to their projects. They send New Year greetings to their families through video calls and participate in joint celebrations at project sites, successfully fulfilling their duties while keeping Chinese traditions alive.
These celebrations highlight that China’s Belt and Road Initiative is not only about economic contributions but also about strengthening cultural bonds and cooperation between different nations. The sacrifices of Chinese construction teams reinforce the idea of “One Family,” while the success of these projects and their contribution to sustainable development showcase China’s vision on the global stage.