ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Airlines celebrated the 2025 Chinese New Year on Monday at Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, bringing festive warmth to passengers traveling to China.

This event highlighted Ethiopian Airlines' commitment to fostering strong connections with Chinese communities worldwide, the airline said in a statement on Tuesday.

Passengers traveling to China received special gifts at the boarding gate on Monday night, adding a festive touch to their journey.

According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, falls on Jan. 29 this year.

"At Ethiopian Airlines, we are thrilled to celebrate the Chinese New Year in a vibrant and meaningful way with the Chinese community and our valued customers. This celebration is our way of honoring the unique traditions and rich cultural heritage of the Chinese people," said Mesfin Tasew, group chief executive officer of Ethiopian Airlines, in the statement.

"Through events like these, we aim to create lasting memories for the Chinese community and our esteemed customers, strengthening our bonds beyond air transportation services," Tasew added.

Ethiopian Airlines was one of the first African airlines to establish direct flights to China, launching its inaugural flight to Shanghai in February 1973. Since then, services have significantly expanded, making China one of the airline's most important destinations.

Currently, Ethiopian Airlines operates more than 35 passenger flights per week to five major destinations in China: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and Hong Kong. Enditem

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