The United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year with a vibrant event hosted in Abu Dhabi. The \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration,\" organized by the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG), was successfully held on Sunday, marking a significant cultural exchange between China and the UAE.
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 message, Shen emphasized the growing global recognition of the Chinese Spring Festival and its importance as a cultural bridge connecting people around 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 highlighted. \"It is a shared cultural memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.\"
The event in Abu Dhabi is part of a series of global celebrations aiming to bring the joy and traditions of the Chinese New Year to international audiences. Through performances and cultural exchanges, the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\" showcases the richness of Chinese culture and strengthens cultural ties between nations.
The successful hosting of the event in Abu Dhabi reflects the deepening cultural connections between China and the UAE, offering an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience the festive spirit of the upcoming Chinese New Year.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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