The United Arab Emirates (UAE) recently played host to the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event, organized by the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG). Held in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, the event marked one of the key festivities welcoming the upcoming Chinese New Year.
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. In his message, Shen emphasized the growing global recognition and significance of the Spring Festival.
\"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 noted. He highlighted that the gala has evolved into a shared cultural memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.
The event in Abu Dhabi showcased a blend of cultural performances and interactive activities, symbolizing the deepening cultural exchanges between China and the Middle East. Attendees experienced traditional Chinese customs associated with the Spring Festival, fostering a spirit of unity and celebration.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, such events not only bring Chinese expatriates and local communities together but also enhance mutual understanding and friendship across cultures.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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