China Media Group (CMG) has officially revealed the four sub-venues for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala: Chongqing, Wuhan, Lhasa, and Wuxi. The announcement on Tuesday marks the countdown to the Chinese New Year celebrations.
This gala holds special significance as it is the first since the Chinese New Year was added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 4. The UNESCO recognition underscores the global importance of this traditional festival, enhancing the international profile of Chinese culture and offering people worldwide an opportunity to engage with its rich traditions.
The Spring Festival Gala, hosted annually by CMG since 1983 on Chinese New Year’s Eve, is a grand cultural event featuring a diverse array of performances. Viewers can expect songs, dances, comedy sketches, cross-talk, opera, and high-tech light shows. Renowned as one of the largest televised events globally, the gala seamlessly blends traditional heritage with modern creativity, captivating millions in China and beyond.
For the 2025 gala, the sub-venues will complement the main venue in Beijing by showcasing unique regional characteristics:
- Chongqing: Located in southwestern China, this mountainous city is celebrated for its iconic hotpot cuisine and distinctive hillside charm.
- Wuhan: Situated in central China’s Hubei Province, Wuhan blends the rich cultural heritage of the Yangtze River with the dynamic energy of a modern metropolis.
- Lhasa: As the capital city of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa captivates with its stunning plateau landscapes and the profound allure of Tibetan culture.
- Wuxi: Found in eastern China’s Jiangsu Province, Wuxi is renowned for the tranquil elegance of its water towns and its vibrant private economy.
The inclusion of these sub-venues reflects CMG’s commitment to celebrating the diversity of Chinese culture and bringing regional festivities to a global audience. The 2025 Spring Festival Gala promises to be a monumental event, bridging traditions and modernity while uniting viewers from around the world in celebration of the Chinese New Year.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
