The 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration' event, organized by the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG), unfolded in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, ushering in festivities for the upcoming Chinese New Year. The UAE session of this global event marked a significant cultural exchange between China and the Middle East.
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, delivered a heartfelt video address during the event. He emphasized the growing global recognition of the Spring Festival and its significance as a bridge connecting Chinese communities around the world.
\"CMG's Spring Festival Gala, now celebrating its 42nd consecutive year, has become more than just a television program,\" Shen remarked. \"It is an essential cultural 'New Year's Eve dinner' for over a billion Chinese people and a shared memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.\"
The event in Abu Dhabi featured a vibrant showcase of traditional Chinese performances, blending cultural heritage with modern artistic expressions. It provided a platform for cross-cultural dialogue and strengthened the bonds between the peoples of China and the UAE.
Attendees included dignitaries, members of the Chinese diaspora, and local residents eager to experience the richness of Chinese New Year traditions. The celebration highlighted the universal themes of family, unity, and prosperity that resonate across cultures.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, events like the 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' serve to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between nations. The Abu Dhabi celebration underscores the importance of cultural exchange in promoting global harmony.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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