Below is a link that provides highlights of the 2024 Chinese Spring Festival Gala. This is an annual show featuring China’s top talent in a range of disciplines. There were many amazing performances as well as displays of the latest in technological innovation Highly entertaining and impressive.
The following background information on the Spring Festival Gala was prepared by Manya Koetse as posted on her website What’s on Weibo
“CMG Spring Festival Gala, formerly known as the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, is the state media’s annual live television event broadcasted on the evening of Chinese New Year since 1983. It’s one of the most-watched variety shows globally, attracting an average of 700 million viewers. Over 679 million people tuned in to the live broadcast this year (by comparison, the latest Super Bowl had a viewership of 123 million). The Gala features various acts, including singing, dancing, and comedy."
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"The Gala, which lasts a total of four hours, shows the very best of China’s mainstream entertainment and Party propaganda and is a mix of culture, commerce, and politics. Through music, dance, art, and comedy, the event serves as a significant platform for the Party to disseminate official ideology. It is also a chance to present the nation’s top performers while showcasing digital innovations.”
