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.
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.