The \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event, organized by the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG), was successfully held in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, marking a key event in the lead-up to the upcoming Chinese New Year.
The UAE session of the global celebration saw a vibrant gathering of cultural performances and festivities, embracing the rich traditions of the Chinese Spring Festival.
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, delivered a video address highlighting the global recognition of the Spring Festival.
In his address, Shen emphasized 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 and a shared cultural memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities worldwide.
The event in Abu Dhabi symbolizes the deepening cultural ties between China and the United Arab Emirates, promoting mutual understanding and friendship through the celebration of traditional festivals.
Attendees at the event enjoyed a variety of performances showcasing Chinese culture, including traditional music, dance, and art, bringing the festive spirit of the Spring Festival to the Middle East.
The \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala\" serves as a bridge connecting people across the globe, highlighting the universal themes of unity, harmony, and joy that the Chinese New Year represents.
As the Chinese New Year approaches, events like the one in Abu Dhabi play a significant role in sharing cultural heritage with international audiences, strengthening global connections, and fostering a sense of community among the Chinese diaspora and friends worldwide.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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