CGTN: Spring Festival Gala: A feast for the eyes on the eve of the Chinese New Year
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BEIJING, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--
The year of 2021 is the Year of the Ox per the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese
culture, the ox represents hard workers in the background, intelligent and
reliable. CGTN Digital will broadcast the full Spring Festival Gala this year
for the first time. Join us and learn about new year resolutions and
aspirations the Chinese people have for the new year (
).
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The Spring Festival Gala, or "Chunwan" in Chinese, airs on the eve of the
Chinese Lunar New Year when millions of Chinese families get together. This
year's gala will fall on February 11 and will go ahead despite the ongoing
pandemic.
First held in 1983 by China Central Television (CCTV), the annual show is the
most-watched television show in the world. As an integral part of the Chinese
New Year celebrations, the hours-long extravaganza often features songs,
performances and comedy sketches.
CGTN Digital has made a round-up to present all you need to know about this
grandiose show.
Backstage exploration: Meet director and performers
On Wednesday, just one day before the show, CGTN Digital went backstage to
uncover the secrets of 2021 gala.
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Chen Linchun(
), general director of the 2021 Spring Festival Gala, talked about this year's
highlights and features of the visual feast. He said the gala has adapted to
COVID-19 pandemic and will use the latest technology in many ways.
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One of the gala performers this year is singer Roy Wang(
), or Wang Yuan, who is a member of popular group TFBoys. He said he will sing
a song for children with a fusion of electronic and dance music, adding that
the music promotes traditional Chinese culture in some new forms.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxzitMGKRRc
Behind the stage: Chinese actress wishes good luck in the Year of the Ox
Chinese actress Yang Mi(
) is a first-time gala performer. She said the stage is a very special occasion
to express gratitude to the frontline workers amid the pandemic and she wished
everyone good luck in the coming year.
Review the past galas
The gala has not only been an entertainment trendsetter, but also a witness to
China's economic growth over the past few decades. Here are the highlights of
the Spring Festival Gala during the past 38 years.
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Spring Festival Gala A to Z: Unforgettable moments during the '80s
Spring Festival Gala A to Z: Unforgettable moments during the '90s
Spring Festival Gala A to Z: Unforgettable moments during the '00s
Spring Festival Gala A to Z: Unforgettable moments during the '10s
What to expect this year
Like many other events during a pandemic, this year's show will also feature a
number of virtual performances. The gala will highlight Chinese elements,
ethnic characteristics, regional culture and different civilizations of the
world, according to the press conference. A variety of dance styles, including
Chinese classical dance, ethnic minority folk dances and contemporary dance,
will also be presented, offering the audience a feast for the eyes.
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2021 Spring Festival Gala trailer entices audience
2021's Spring Festival Gala will feature 5G, 3D and AI
Fifth 2021 Spring Festival Gala rehearsal ensures the fluency of broadcasting
Fourth 2021 Spring Festival Gala rehearsal guarantees fluency of performances
2021 Spring Festival Gala's second rehearsal shows new technologies
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Spring Festival Gala vs. Super Bowl
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOQKZGNh51Y
Spring Festival Gala vs. Super Bowl
This year, the host time of the Spring Festival Gala based in China and the
Super Bowl based in the U.S. are very close. Enjoying huge popularity among the
peoples of two countries respectively, the two events share many similarities
as well as differences. Joined by reporters from Beijing and Los Angeles, CGTN
presents a vox pop to show what two peoples think about the two cultural
symbols of the two countries.
Foreigner amazed by past Spring Festival gala performances
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlSTKGMspkY
Foreigner amazed by past Spring Festival gala performances
How does the Spring Festival Gala, a cultural symbol of China, play in the eyes
of foreigners? In this reaction video, CGTN selected six classic moments of
galas from the past 38 years and invited an American in Beijing to watch the
clips, varying from popular songs, beautiful dances, to martial arts. Will he
experience a cultural shock? Let's see!
Mobile game 'Fighting Monster Virus'
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In Chinese mythology, the Spring Festival comes from a story of people beating
a monster named Xi. The year 2020 saw the world hit by an unexpected pandemic.
Holidays and gathering were cancelled as a monster virus swept through the
streets, causing fear and panic. CGTN introduces a mobile game "Fighting
Monster Virus," through which you can not only learn about Chinese culture and
the Spring Festival, but also realize the importance of unity of mankind when
fighting the coronavirus.
CGTN anchors Q&A
We have also rolled out a Q&A video series and interviewed six anchors from
CGTN including Liu Xin, Wang Guan, Tian Wei, Zhong Shi, Li Dongning and Zou
Yun. CGTN anchor Liu Xin and Wang Guan sum up their 2020 and share their
Chinese New Year resolution with CGTN Digital.
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Live: A virtual celebration for 2021 Spring Festival
The celebration for the festival this year looks a lot different. All those
must-dos like reunions, family dinners and travel must now be weighted against
social distancing due to the COVID-19 epidemic. But a virtual celebration is
still a good way for us all to pass on our best wishes to families and
friends.
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In this episode of the "The Chat Room," we invite foreign guests living in
China and Chinese who left the country for years to share their 2021 Chinese
New Year plans. What are their favorite parts of the Spring Festival? What
Spring Festival traditions do they have with their families? How will the
pandemic affect their celebration activities? Join CGTN for an online
celebration to welcome the Year of the Ox and bid farewell to the unusual 2020(
).
Stay tuned to CGTN for more details about the Spring Festival Gala to welcome
the Year of the Ox.
Original article:here(
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