China Media Group (CMG) successfully hosted the UAE session of the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The event, organized by CMG's Middle East Station, marks a significant cultural exchange ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year.
In a video address, Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, emphasized the global recognition of the Spring Festival. He highlighted that CMG's Spring Festival Gala, now in its 42nd consecutive year, has become an essential cultural \"New Year's Eve dinner\" for over a billion Chinese people. It serves as a shared cultural memory and a spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.
The Abu Dhabi event brought together representatives from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year. Through performances and cultural exchanges, the event aimed to strengthen ties between China and the United Arab Emirates, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation of each other's heritage.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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