The United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital, Abu Dhabi, was abuzz with cultural festivities on Sunday as 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. The gathering marked a significant cultural exchange ahead of 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, highlighted the global recognition of the Spring Festival and its importance in fostering cultural connections. Shen 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 around the world.
The event in Abu Dhabi showcased a blend of Chinese and Emirati traditions, symbolizing the deepening ties between the two cultures. Attendees experienced performances and activities that celebrated the rich heritage of both nations, reinforcing the spirit of global unity and shared festivities.
The successful hosting of the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\" in the UAE underscores the growing cultural exchange and cooperation between China and countries in the Middle East. It offers a platform for mutual understanding and appreciation, strengthening the bonds among diverse communities across Asia and beyond.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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