The Middle East Station of 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. This festive occasion marks one of the key events embracing the upcoming Chinese New Year.
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. He highlighted the global recognition and significance of the Spring Festival, emphasizing its role in uniting people across cultures.
\"The Spring Festival Gala has become an essential cultural 'New Year's Eve dinner' for over a billion Chinese people,\" Shen remarked. \"It is a shared cultural memory and a spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.\"
Now in its 42nd consecutive year, CMG's Spring Festival Gala continues to bridge cultural gaps and foster international friendships. The Abu Dhabi event showcased traditional Chinese performances and highlighted the deepening cultural exchanges between China and the United Arab Emirates.
Attendees enjoyed a variety of performances, including traditional music, dance, and art exhibitions that celebrated the rich heritage of the Chinese New Year. The event provided an opportunity for both the Chinese diaspora and local residents to experience the vibrancy of Chinese culture.
The \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\" serves as a global celebration, with similar events being held in various countries to promote cultural understanding and goodwill. The successful hosting of the event in Abu Dhabi underscores the growing ties between China and the UAE, fostering mutual respect and appreciation between the two nations.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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