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CMG unveils Si Shengsheng, the official mascot for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, embracing the theme “Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake” as Chinese communities welcome the Lunar New Year.
China Media Group unveils ‘Si Shengsheng,’ the mascot for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala celebrating the Year of the Snake, embodying traditional culture and uniting audiences worldwide.
Discover how expatriates embrace the vibrant traditions of China’s Spring Festival, experiencing rich cultural celebrations across the Chinese mainland.
Discover the vibrant Chinese New Year celebrations at Gubei Water Town, nestled at the foot of the Simatai Great Wall, featuring traditional performances and modern spectacles.
Xi Jinping extends Spring Festival greetings to non-CPC members during an annual gathering at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, fostering unity ahead of the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Discover how Spring Festival decorations like red couplets and paper-cuttings bring luck and prosperity into homes during the Chinese New Year, as Rachel explores their rich meanings at Beijing’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum.
CGTN is hosting a spectacular ‘Super Night’ on Chinese New Year’s Eve to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Tune in on January 28 for an evening of extraordinary performances and global unity.
Join Ukrainian language enthusiast Xu Siqian in the #SnakeYearDanceFun challenge and celebrate the Chinese New Year through dance! Share your moves on social media and be part of this global celebration.
French language enthusiast Xu Zhike is inviting everyone to join the #SnakeYearDanceFun challenge! Unleash your moves, tag @CGTN, and celebrate the Chinese New Year with dance and joy.
Talented actor Luo Xiaowei from Chongqing Sichuan Opera Theatre performs a Sichuan opera-inspired dance to celebrate the approaching Year of the Snake, showcasing the unique charm of this traditional art form.
President Xi Jinping extends warm Spring Festival greetings to military veterans during a gala in Beijing, reflecting on the achievements of the past year and emphasizing commitment to national rejuvenation.
With just ten days remaining, anticipation builds for the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala. As the Year of the Snake approaches, families worldwide prepare to celebrate with vibrant traditions.
Foshan’s Lishui River bursts into life as enchanting flower boats illuminate the night, marking the start of the Spring Festival Water Flower Market and heralding the approach of the Chinese New Year.
Sinan County artisans in Guizhou Province add snake designs to huatianba rice cakes ahead of Chinese New Year, blending tradition with creativity and symbolizing good fortune for the upcoming year.
In Indonesia, the Spring Festival is a grand public holiday that embodies a blend of Chinese and Indonesian cultures, uniting people through shared traditions and festive celebrations.
Over 120 journalists and media leaders gathered in Beijing for a New Year event hosted by the All-China Journalists Association, celebrating the Spring Festival’s recent addition to UNESCO’s heritage list.
Discover Jiangxi Province’s unique Lunar New Year tradition of golden alkaline rice dumplings—tender treats symbolizing family prosperity and a cherished custom connecting generations.
Chinese Ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, highlights the cultural significance of the Chinese New Year as a symbol of peace, prosperity, and global unity, calling for strengthened US-China cooperation.
CMG held its third rehearsal for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, showcasing performances from Chongqing, Wuhan, Lhasa, and Wuxi, ahead of the global broadcast on January 28.
Shenzhen’s youth are revitalizing Chinese New Year traditions, blending heritage with modern life. In ‘The Power of Youth+’, CGTN host Merna explores how Gen Z brings fresh perspectives to the Spring Festival.