China Media Group (CMG) has officially announced the four sub-venues for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, signaling the countdown to Chinese New Year celebrations. The gala will feature performances from Chongqing, Wuhan, Lhasa, and Wuxi, bringing together diverse cultures and traditions from across China.
This announcement follows the recent addition of Chinese New Year to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December. This recognition highlights the global significance of the festival and offers an opportunity for people worldwide to engage with its rich traditions.
Since 1983, CMG has hosted the annual Spring Festival Gala on Chinese New Year’s Eve, featuring a vibrant mix of songs, dances, comedy sketches, cross-talk, opera, and high-tech light shows. Renowned as one of the world’s largest televised events, the gala blends traditional heritage with modern creativity, captivating millions of viewers both in China and abroad.
For the 2025 gala, the sub-venues will complement the main event in Beijing, each showcasing their unique regional characteristics:
- Chongqing, located in southwestern China, is famed for its mountainous landscapes, iconic hotpot cuisine, and distinctive hillside charm.
- Wuhan, situated in central China’s Hubei Province, seamlessly blends the rich cultural heritage of the Yangtze River with the dynamic energy of a modern metropolis.
- Lhasa, the capital of southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, captivates with its stunning plateau landscapes and the profound allure of Tibetan culture.
- Wuxi, in eastern China’s Jiangsu Province, is renowned for the tranquil elegance of its water towns and its vibrant private economy.
The inclusion of these diverse cities promises a spectacular showcase of China’s multifaceted culture during the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, inviting audiences worldwide to partake in the festivities.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
