The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital of Abu Dhabi was abuzz on Sunday as the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG) successfully held the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event. This festive occasion marks one of the key events embracing the upcoming Chinese New Year, bringing together communities to celebrate rich cultural traditions.
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. He highlighted the global recognition of the Spring Festival, emphasizing how 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 and a shared cultural memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.
The event in Abu Dhabi showcased a blend of traditional and contemporary performances, symbolizing the fusion of cultures and the deepening ties between the UAE and China. Attendees enjoyed performances that celebrated the vibrancy and diversity of Chinese culture, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation.
The \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\" not only brings the festive atmosphere of the Chinese New Year to the global stage but also strengthens cultural exchanges between nations. As the world looks forward to the Lunar New Year, events like this underscore the universal themes of unity, joy, and new beginnings.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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