The vibrant city of Abu Dhabi played host to the UAE session of the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event on Sunday, marking a significant cultural gathering ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year.
Organized by the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG), the event brought together communities to celebrate the rich traditions of the Spring Festival. 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 and significance of the Spring Festival.
\"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 and a shared cultural memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide,\" said Shen.
The event in Abu Dhabi is part of a series of global celebrations that aim to share the joy and heritage of the Chinese New Year with people around the world. Attendees experienced a blend of traditional performances, interactive activities, and culinary delights that showcased the essence of the festival.
The \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\" serves as a cultural bridge, fostering mutual understanding and friendship between China and the United Arab Emirates. It highlights the growing cultural exchanges and cooperation between the two regions, reflecting the dynamic and influential role of Asia in global affairs.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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