Success is coming, and good fortune spreads across Sweden. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, the China Cultural Center in Stockholm  has curated a series of Spring Festival events. From lantern displays to immersive digital experiences, from poetic arts to classical dance, and from lively temple fairs to winter ice-and-snow landscapes, visitors in Stockholm, Gothenburg or passing through Arlanda Airport can experience the charm of the Chinese Spring Festival.

"Nihao! China" Horse Lantern Show

Each Spring Festival, intangible cultural heritage lantern displays from China brighten Stockholm's winter nights. This year, "galloping horses" bearing auspicious light will open the celebration series. The exhibition runs February 2–28, 2026.

Lighting Ceremony — "Nihao! China" Horse Lantern Show

In traditional Chinese culture the horse symbolizes success and great strides forward; in Swedish culture it is also an auspicious totem. Join us at 4:30 p.m. on February 1, 2026, at Kungsträdgården, Stockholm, for dragon and lion dances, music and blessings as the Year of the Horse lanterns are illuminated. 

Exhibition dates: February 2–28, 2026

Lighting ceremony: February 1, 2026, 4:30 p.m.

Venue: Kungsträdgården, Stockholm

Open to the public; no registration required.

Reflections of Poems Art Exhibition

Where poetry meets painting: this exhibition explores the cross-disciplinary dialogue between verse and visual art. It features illustrations by Chinese artist duo LAM & Cherry created for the poetry of renowned Swedish poet Bengt Berg. Visit the exhibition hall of the China Cultural Center in Stockholm to experience the interplay of poetic imagery and brushwork. Bengt Berg has published more than 40 poetry collections, and appeared at numerous international poetry festivals. His works have been translated into Chinese, English, Spanish and other languages.

Opening Ceremony — Chinese New Year's Poetry & Reflections of Poems Art Exhibition

Poetry and art enthusiasts are warmly invited to join Swedish poet Bengt Berg, Chinese artist Lin Quan and other artists at the China Cultural Center in Stockholm at 5:00 p.m. on February 5. Enjoy music and painting, experience the poetic mood of the works, and welcome the Chinese New Year with poetic grace.

Poetry Interactive Art Workshop

At 1:00 p.m. on February 7, artist duo LAM & Cherry will lead participants through contemporary ink art and calligraphy, highlighting the poetic and everyday charms of Chinese language and ink practice.

Exhibition dates: February 5–7, 2026

Opening ceremony: February 5, 5:00 p.m.

Poetry Interactive Art Workshop: February 7,1:00 p.m.

Venue: China Cultural Center in Stockholm

Online application: Email booking@cccstockholm.org.

Registrationis confirmed upon receipt of an official confirmation email from the organizer.

Rhythm of The East – Gala Performance of Chinese Classical Dance

At 5:00 p.m. on February 9, Zhou Wencai, senior dance artist and choreographer at the China Coal Mine Art Troupe, will demonstrate techniques and discuss the cultural essence of Chinese classical and folk dances, guiding the participants to explore the emotional expression conveyed through gestures, eye work and body movement. The artists will share behind-the-scenes stories and interact with the audience.

Date: February 9, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

Venue: China Cultural Center in Stockholm

Lecturer: Zhou Wencai

Language: Chinese and English

Online application: Email booking@cccstockholm.org. Registration is confirmed upon receipt of an official confirmation email from the organizer.

Rhythm of the East — Special Performance of Chinese Classical Dance

The China Coal Mine Art Troupe, a national-level arts organization, presents a Chinese classical dance performance for Swedish audiences.

Date: February 10, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Venue: Dansens hus, Barnhusgatan 12–14, 111 24 Stockholm

Admission: By invitation only

Snow Rhyme in the East — China's Icy Realm Photo Exhibition

With photography as a medium, the exhibition—organized in four sections—illustrates how ice and snow shape urban form, foster winter lifestyles, drive winter‑sports development, and sustain cold‑region ecosystems; a curated selection of striking winter scenes will also be shown dynamically on high‑definition screens at Arlanda Airport.

Dates & venues:

- February 2–March 2, 2026 — Arlanda Airport (open to the public; no registration required)

- February 11–March 6, 2026 — Consulate‑General of China in Gothenburg (admission by invitation only)

"Nihao! China" Digital Experience Exhibition 

— The Ancient Road of the Three Kingdoms: Millennium Adventure at Jianmen Pass

The Ancient Road of the Three Kingdoms: Millennium Adventure at Jianmen Pass features a walking VR experience that transports visitors to the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD) for a 15‑minute immersive journey. Visitors are placed on the ancient shudao—an historic mountain road system—where they encounter its dramatic hazards, hear battlefield soundscapes, and witness the unyielding spirit of legendary heroes.

Date: February 3–March 12, 2026

Venue: China Cultural Center in Stockholm

Online application: Register via https://www.eventbrite.se/e/1981296387831 and present the confirmation email at the entrance.

Chinese New Year Temple Fairs

The China Cultural Center in Stockholm, with Air China and partner schools, hosts Chinese New Year temple fairs featuring festive experience packs and interactive games.

Date: February 1–March 18, 2026

(Source: China Cultural Center in Stockholm )