西安城墙16座城门完成巨幅春联悬挂 喜迎新春

Group 1 - The core theme of the news is the celebration of the Chinese New Year at the Xi'an City Wall, featuring the hanging of large couplets and a vibrant lantern festival [1][3]. - Sixteen gates of the Xi'an City Wall, including Yongning Gate, Changle Gate, and Heping Gate, have completed the hanging of giant couplets, enhancing the festive atmosphere [1][3]. - The couplets are part of a global collection activity themed "Horses Leap in Chang'an, Dragons Soar in the World," which received over 10,000 entries from around the world, with 59 outstanding works selected, including 24 from Xi'an [3]. Group 2 - The Xi'an City Wall Lantern Festival, themed "Thousands of Lights Reflect Chang'an, Noon Horse Welcomes Spring," will last for 81 days, showcasing a combination of national treasures, Tang poetry, and elements of the Year of the Horse [4]. - The lanterns and couplets create a picturesque scene, revitalizing the ancient charm of Xi'an during the New Year celebrations [4][5].