Mayor of Sevilla is Sending Spring Festival Greetings

On the occasion of the celebrations of the Chinese Spring Festival, the Mayor of Sevilla Mr. Juan Espadas sent a video greeting to the people of China and the Chinese community around the world. In his message he wishes everyone health and happiness. He is also looking forward to the soon expected victory over the pandemic to welcome once again Chinese travelers in Sevilla.

The night from 11 to 12 February people of the Chinese community around the world celebrate the Chinese New Year. It is part of the festivities of the Spring Festival and marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox according to the 12-year periodic sequence of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar.

Sevilla is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia. It offers its visitors attractions such as three UNESCO world heritage sites: the famous Cathedral with the Giralda tower, the Royal Alcazar Palace and the Archive of the Indies among many others. It also stands out with a unique flair and gastronomy as well as its famous tradition of Flamenco. Flamenco is rooted in the folkloric musical traditions of the Roma people and comprises a dance and singing accompanied with guitar music and is often associated with southern Spain.

Sevilla is a long-standing close partner of WTCF and joined the Federation in 2015. The city has strongly focused on positioning itself as an attractive urban destination for Chinese travelers. The number of Chinese visitors as a consequence has increased significantly in recent years. In 2018 the city has hosted the WTCF Europe Tourism Conference under the theme “China-Europe City Tourism Cooperation and Development” which gathered 200 tourism professionals and experts from Europe and China.