The United Arab Emirates embraced the festive spirit of the upcoming Chinese New Year as the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG) successfully held the UAE session of the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. The event signifies one of the key moments leading up to the much-anticipated lunar new year celebrations.
In a video address, Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, highlighted the growing global recognition of the Spring Festival. He underscored the significance of the CMG Spring Festival Gala, which has been celebrated for 42 consecutive years.
\"The CMG Spring Festival Gala has become an essential cultural \\"New Year's Eve dinner\\" for over a billion Chinese people,\" Shen noted. \"It serves as a shared cultural memory and a spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.\"
The successful event in Abu Dhabi not only marked a festive occasion but also exemplified the strengthening cultural ties between China and the UAE. It brought together communities to celebrate the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year, fostering mutual understanding and joy.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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