Abu Dhabi witnessed a vibrant celebration on Sunday as the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG) successfully hosted the UAE session of the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event. This festive occasion marks one of the key events leading up to the upcoming Chinese New Year, bringing together communities to share in the rich cultural heritage of the Spring Festival.
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, delivered a heartfelt video address during the event. He highlighted the global recognition and significance of the Spring Festival, emphasizing its role in uniting people across the world.
\"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,\" Shen remarked. \"It serves as a shared cultural memory and a spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.\"
The successful hosting of the event in Abu Dhabi underscores the growing cultural ties between China and the United Arab Emirates. As the Chinese New Year approaches, such events serve as a bridge connecting peoples and promoting the rich traditions of the Spring Festival to a global audience.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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