CCTV4 Gala to Celebrate Spring Festival 2025 as Global Holiday for All

A Historic Celebration: CCTV4's Spring Festival 2025 Gala



As January 29, 2025, approaches, excitement is building for the CCTV4 "Festival of Spring 2025" Gala, a landmark event in the celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year's festival is particularly significant as it marks the first celebration since the Spring Festival was formally recognized as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the holiday's rich history, cultural significance, and its evolution into a global celebration.

The gala, themed "Festival of Spring 2025: A Worldwide Celebration of Chinese New Year," promises to be a vibrant showcase of traditions, performances, and heartfelt stories from the Chinese diaspora. The event is divided into three engaging chapters: A Shared Spring, Spirit of the Overseas Chinese, and Greetings for the New Year. Each chapter will explore various aspects of what the Spring Festival means to millions of people around the world, particularly to those living far from their homeland.

One of the most touching segments will feature performances by renowned artists such as Tsai Chin and Chiang Yu-Heng, who will bring to life the emotional narratives of overseas Chinese. Through songs and dances, they will express the nostalgia and longing for home that many expatriates feel during the New Year celebrations. The gala will also include participation from Chinese communities across the globe, including the US, Australia, and Russia, highlighting the diverse experiences of those who celebrate the holiday in different cultural contexts.

Adding to the richness of the event, guests from various countries will share how they observe the New Year in their own cultures, creating a tapestry of stories that celebrates not only the Chinese New Year but also the universal themes of family, reunion, and hope that accompany it.

Prominent short video creator and cultural ambassador Li Ziqi will also feature in the gala, offering insights on the preservation of Chinese traditions. Her segment promises to dive into the cultural depths of the Spring Festival, showcasing its timeless practices and the importance of safeguarding these traditions in a rapidly changing world.

The event will be broadcast live at 7:30 PM (Beijing Time) on CCTV4, offering audiences around the world a chance to partake in this grand celebration. It aims not only to honor the traditions of the Spring Festival but also to foster a sense of community among Chinese people wherever they are. With an expected audience of millions, the gala represents a unifying force that reaffirms connections to heritage while celebrating the diverse ways in which the Spring Festival has adapted globally.

Spring Festival has transitioned from a primarily domestic observance to one of the major holidays celebrated worldwide, illustrating the depth of its cultural significance and the universal longing for connection that defines the human experience. As we gather in front of our screens on January 29th, let us join in the festivities, sharing in the love, laughter, and traditions of the Spring Festival across borders.

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