As the world prepares to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025, CGTN is hosting a spectacular 4.5-hour live broadcast, connecting viewers to New Year’s Eve celebrations across the globe. The global relay features correspondents from Turkey, the Gaza Strip, Kenya, and various locations in Asia, bringing diverse cultural festivities right to your screen.
In Turkey’s Ortaköy Square, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere along the Bosphorus Strait. Experience the Turkish way of ringing in the New Year, with local traditions and breathtaking scenery. Meanwhile, in the Gaza Strip, hear heartfelt hopes from residents in the war zone yearning for peace and a New Year ceasefire.
Back in Beijing, the 798 Art Zone comes alive with traditional lion dance performances, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead. In Arxan, Inner Mongolia, enjoy captivating performances by the Wulanmuqi Art Troupe, interact with enchanting fairy characters, and witness a dazzling fireworks display that lights up the night sky.
The celebration continues in Xi’an, where the CGTN Hanfu Studio is collaborating with young Hanfu enthusiasts and musicians for a special Hanfu-themed event. This cultural showcase highlights the richness of traditional Chinese attire and music. Young Chinese from around the world will also send in short videos, sharing their unique ways of celebrating the New Year.
Fireworks will illuminate the skies in Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Inner Mongolia, Chongqing, and other regions, bringing together communities in a shared moment of joy and anticipation for the new year.
Don’t miss this unforgettable event hosted by Merna Al Nasser and Nadim Diab. Join CGTN’s global New Year’s Eve relay and be part of a united celebration as we embrace the possibilities of 2025 together.
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