Articles by Helen Chang

As this year’s Lantern Festival (3rd of March)  is approaching, the Austrian Overseas Chinese Retirees Association held a dazzling masquerade ball on 28th of February. The event is a way of celebrating the traditional Chinese New Year but moreover, of showcasing the community’s integration into the local culture.  With flickering lights and flowing music, the festive atmosphere at the ball unfolded, lively, relaxed, pleasant, and elegant. The masked faces and elaborate clothing brought different personalities to familiar friends. Hearty laughter and big joy permeated every corner of the venue. Mr. Zhou Ti, deputy head of the ballroom dancing group, moderated the event. Mr….

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, 17. Februar 2026 sees the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. The Year of the Fire Horse combines the energy of “Fire” with the virility of “Horse”, symbolizing extremely high enthusiasm, explosive vitality, thorough reform and rapid progress. It is often considered a year of independent personality and of fighting spirit.  People are encouraged to make brave breakthroughs, take action, and pursue success with initiative and continuous efforts. In the Chinese culture, the horse is more than an animal. It represents a set of images: speed, action, pioneering, enduring hardship, and always on the…

SINOPRESS WISHES MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026!