Hey there! Did you know that millions of people around the world just celebrated the Year of the Snake with an amazing show? ๐โจ Let’s dive into the exciting details of China Media Group’s 2025 Spring Festival Gala that broke records and brought joy to everyone!
A Show Like No Other ๐
The Spring Festival Gala is a special TV event that happens every year to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This year, the show reached 2.8 billion views! That’s 690 million more than last year! ๐บ๐ฎ
Fun Features and New Records ๐ฑ
People loved watching the show in new ways. The vertical screen-viewing feature was a big hit, with 496 million views, which is 18% more than last year! More than 286 million people used this cool feature to enjoy the gala on their phones. ๐ฒ
Going Global ๐
The fun didn’t stop in China. The gala was shared by over 2,900 media outlets around the world. In total, it got over 1.59 billion reads and 520 million video views overseas! ๐ People from all over tuned in, including lots of viewers on social media platforms.
Awesome Performances ๐ญ
This year’s gala was extra special because it was the first one since the Spring Festival was added to UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. That means the world recognizes how important this festival is! ๐
The show mixed traditional Chinese culture with modern technology. There were dazzling performances like “Welcoming Fortune,” which included amazing crafts like iron flower displays and paper cutting. โ๏ธ๐ฅ There was also a cool robot dance called “Yange BOT” and a martial arts show named “The Pen Writes the Dragon and Snake,” bringing ancient poetry to life! ๐๐๏ธ
Lighting Up the World ๐๏ธ
The gala was displayed on big screens in 136 cities across 87 countries! You could see it in famous places like Times Square in New York City and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. ๐โจ That’s even more cities and countries than last year.
Happy Year of the Snake! ๐
All these amazing efforts helped spread the joy and traditions of the Chinese New Year to people everywhere. From huge cities to small towns, the festive spirit was shared far and wide. ๐ฅณ
So, here’s to a wonderful Year of the Snake filled with happiness, prosperity, and exciting adventures! ๆฐๅนดๅฟซไน (Happy New Year)! ๐
Reference(s):
CMG's Spring Festival Gala: A cultural phenomenon reaching new heights
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