In a vibrant celebration that brought together diverse cultures in Abu Dhabi, the Middle East Station of China Media Group (CMG) held the \"Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala: Global Celebration\" event on Sunday. This significant gathering serves as a precursor to the anticipated Chinese New Year festivities, symbolizing the festival's expanding global footprint.
Shen Haixiong, vice minister of the publicity department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and president of CMG, addressed attendees via video, emphasizing the Spring Festival's increasing international recognition. He noted that the Spring Festival Gala, now celebrating its 42nd consecutive year, has evolved into a cultural \"New Year's Eve dinner\" for over a billion Chinese people. Beyond its domestic significance, the gala stands as a unifying cultural memory and spiritual home for Chinese communities around the world.
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CMG holds 'Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala' event in Abu Dhabi
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