Hope, love, encouragement and inspiration are among the biggest takeaways from an uplifting virtual Lunar New Year reception and concert hosted by the Chinese embassy in the United States on Thursday.
In a few hours, we will ring in the Year of the Ox, said Chinese ambassador Cui Tiankai at the 2021 Chinese New Year Online Reception and Symphony Concert streamed online Thursday evening local time.
In the Chinese culture, the Ox symbolizes stamina, energy and dedication, Cui said, adding he hopes that we will show the spirit of the Ox and work together for a better shared future, for the Chinese and American people and people of the whole world.