The United Arab Emirates capital, Abu Dhabi, celebrated the upcoming Chinese New Year with the successful hosting of the \\"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\\" event on Sunday. Organized by the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG), the event marked one of the key international festivities embracing China's most important traditional holiday.
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) 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 as a symbol of Chinese culture reaching across borders.
\\"The 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. \\"It serves as a shared cultural memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.\\"
The event in Abu Dhabi showcased a blend of Chinese and local cultures, highlighting the deepening ties between China and the UAE. Participants enjoyed traditional performances, cultural exhibitions, and interactive activities that celebrated the fusion of Eastern and Middle Eastern traditions.
The \\"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\\" events are part of CMG's global initiative to share the joy and significance of the Chinese New Year with international audiences. The success of the Abu Dhabi session underscores the increasing cultural exchanges between Asia and the Middle East, fostering mutual understanding and friendship among diverse communities.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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