Imagine lanterns glowing, artists crafting amazing paper cuts, and vibrant performances lighting up the night! 🎆 That’s exactly what happened in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as people gathered to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year.
China Media Group (CMG), a big media company from China, hosted a special event called the “Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration.” It’s like a grand party before the big New Year’s bash! This event is super important because it brings a taste of Chinese culture to people all over the world.
Mr. Shen Haixiong, the president of CMG, shared a message via video. He talked about how the Spring Festival Gala has been running for 42 years straight! It’s a huge TV show watched by over a billion people. That’s like everyone in the United States, Europe, and a few other countries combined! 📺 The gala is filled with music, dance, and lots of fun, making it a special way for families to celebrate together.
This year, CMG is using cool technology like 5G, 4K, 8K, and AI to make the show even more awesome. That means super-clear pictures and amazing effects! They’re also broadcasting in 82 different languages, so people all around the globe can join in the fun.
At the Abu Dhabi event, there were many exciting activities. Skilled artists showed off traditional Chinese paper-cutting, creating intricate designs with just scissors and paper. ✂️ Chinese calligraphers wrote beautiful Spring Festival couplets, sharing messages of good luck and happiness.
As night fell, everyone was dazzled by the Zigong Lantern Show from Sichuan Province in China. Imagine giant, glowing sculptures made of colorful lights—that’s what the lantern show is like! It was a magical sight that left everyone amazed.
Visitors also enjoyed checking out cool cultural products at the CMG exhibition booth. Items like the elegant “Ruyi Spring Bowl,” the fancy “Four Seasons Fortune Plate,” and the cute “Prosperity Snake” figurine were big hits. 🐍 These treasures show the creativity and tradition of Chinese crafts.
To top it all off, attendees watched videos about Chinese New Year traditions and the upcoming Spring Festival Gala. They learned about the rich customs and why this festival is so important. It was a wonderful way to bring people together and share cultures.
This special event in Abu Dhabi showed how celebrations like the Chinese New Year can connect people from different places. It was a night full of joy, learning, and new friendships—a true festival of happiness! 🥳
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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