The China Media Group (CMG) successfully hosted the UAE session of the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Organized by CMG's Middle East Station, the event marked a significant festivity leading up to the upcoming Chinese New Year.
In a video address, Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, emphasized the growing global recognition of the Spring Festival. He noted that 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. It serves as a shared cultural memory and a spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.
The event in Abu Dhabi showcased the rich traditions and vibrant celebrations associated with the Chinese New Year, fostering cultural exchange and mutual appreciation between China and the United Arab Emirates. The \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\" aims to bring the festive spirit to global audiences, highlighting the importance of cultural connectivity in an increasingly interconnected world.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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