Abu Dhabi welcomed a vibrant celebration of Chinese culture on Sunday as the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG) hosted the UAE session of the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\". The event marked a significant occasion leading up to the Chinese New Year, bringing together communities to embrace the festive spirit.
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, delivered a video address during the event. In his speech, Shen emphasized the growing global recognition of the Spring Festival, China's most important traditional holiday.
\"The Spring Festival Gala has become an essential cultural 'New Year's Eve dinner' for over a billion Chinese people,\" Shen noted. \"It is a shared cultural memory and a spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.\"
Now in its 42nd consecutive year, CMG's Spring Festival Gala continues to serve as a bridge connecting Chinese people around the world. The Abu Dhabi event showcased traditional performances, cultural exhibitions, and interactive activities, highlighting the rich heritage of the upcoming lunar new year.
The celebration in Abu Dhabi reflects the strengthening cultural ties between China and the United Arab Emirates, fostering mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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