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Spring Festival marks the beginning of the new year in China, which falls on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. The mayor of Lobnya in Russia shared Chinese New Year wishes with Tai'an through a video message for the Year of the Snake. In her message, she said that Spring Festival is a time for family reunions, a moment to cherish special moments with loved ones. She also expressed that Lobnya deeply values its friendly relationship with Tai'an and looks forward to exploring more opportunities for cooperation, exchange, and mutual growth.