Global Harmony for Reunion: A Spectacular Chinese New Year Celebration Awaits

As we approach the festivities of the Chinese New Year, excitement fills the air. This year on February 16, 2026, from 16:00 to 20:00, CCTV-4 presents a special program titled "Legendary Chinese Spring Festival 2026". This enchanting event celebrates global connections under the theme "Wave Across Four Seas, Reunion Across Five Continents!"

A Cultural Mosaic

The epic celebration not only underscores the enduring tradition of the New Year vigil but also integrates a fresh vibrancy each year. The show promises to showcase a cultural mosaic of performances and events all over the world, beautifully illustrating the spirit of community and togetherness.

Experience a backstage glimpse of the Chinese New Year Gala and explore four satellite venues, each embodying the spirit of this grand festival.

Global Greetings and Local Flavors

The program will guide viewers through mesmerizing celebrations ranging from a Spring Festival dance performance on the shores of the Aegean in Athens to a festive fair in a temple in Cape Town, South Africa.

Highlighting representations of the rich Chinese culture, the vibrant hues of "Chinese Red" in Mauritius, and the nostalgic flavors of Zambia, the gala encapsulates the essence of togetherness and celebration of the New Year.

Travel Through Tradition

Interact with CMG's cultural experts as they assume the role of "Experience Officers" to lead viewers through the landscapes and local customs of China. As they showcase mouth-watering festive dishes, viewers will resonate with the shared joy, warmth, and deep-rooted traditions threaded within the global Chinese community.

Celebrating Togetherness

From heartfelt greetings from communities across various continents to the invariable accents of compatriots from either side of the Taiwan Strait, this program aims to embody the deepest affection of the Chinese people for their most cherished celebration.

As seen in previous broadcasts, viewers will be graced with splendid performances, interactive segments, and a true sense of unity as we call families, friends, and loved ones together in a harmonious celebration of the Spring Festival. With this event, CCTV-4 reaffirms its commitment to showcasing not only cultural diversity but also the heartwarming connections we share through festive celebrations.

With such an impressive array of content and cultural significance, the "Legendary Chinese Spring Festival 2026" truly promises to be a remarkable experience. Join us in this grand adventure and step into a world of joy, culture, and unity as we celebrate the Lunar New Year with the echoes of distant communities.

Let's embark on a journey of global harmony for reunion!