emirates7 - The China Media Group (CMG) Spring Festival Gala for overseas Chinese is set to air on Wednesday, coinciding with the first day of the Year of the Snake.
Titled Wishes from Across Oceans, the gala will commence at 19:30 on CCTV-4 and will be structured into three thematic segments: Common Spring, Homesick Overseas Chinese, and Chinese New Year Celebrations.
Renowned singer Chiang Yu-heng is scheduled to perform two songs during the event.
The gala aims to celebrate the shared cultural heritage and aspirations of Chinese communities worldwide, weaving together compelling stories of overseas Chinese to evoke a sense of unity and nostalgia among both domestic and international audiences.
Yang Qifang, the gala’s head scriptwriter, highlighted the event’s inclusive spirit, stating, "When designing the program lineup, we focused on the theme of Common Spring, representing a collective celebration of the season by people across the world. Overseas Chinese are spread far and wide, and Common Spring symbolizes their shared joy in welcoming the new year together."
The event will also feature performances showcasing traditional folk customs and elements of intangible cultural heritage, providing global audiences with an immersive experience of China’s rich cultural traditions while fostering a festive atmosphere.
Titled Wishes from Across Oceans, the gala will commence at 19:30 on CCTV-4 and will be structured into three thematic segments: Common Spring, Homesick Overseas Chinese, and Chinese New Year Celebrations.
Renowned singer Chiang Yu-heng is scheduled to perform two songs during the event.
The gala aims to celebrate the shared cultural heritage and aspirations of Chinese communities worldwide, weaving together compelling stories of overseas Chinese to evoke a sense of unity and nostalgia among both domestic and international audiences.
Yang Qifang, the gala’s head scriptwriter, highlighted the event’s inclusive spirit, stating, "When designing the program lineup, we focused on the theme of Common Spring, representing a collective celebration of the season by people across the world. Overseas Chinese are spread far and wide, and Common Spring symbolizes their shared joy in welcoming the new year together."
The event will also feature performances showcasing traditional folk customs and elements of intangible cultural heritage, providing global audiences with an immersive experience of China’s rich cultural traditions while fostering a festive atmosphere.