China Media Group (CMG) on Tuesday officially announced four additional venues for the 2025 Spring Festival. These locations will be Chongqing, Wuhan, Lhasa and Wuxi, kicking off the countdown to the Chinese New Year celebrations.
This Spring Festival will be the first one after the Chinese New Year was included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This happened on December 4 and is a significant milestone for Chinese culture, underlining its global significance. This recognition not only raises the international prestige of Chinese traditions, but also offers people around the world the opportunity to become more familiar with and celebrate these rich customs.
Spring Festival Gala - traditional and modern
The Spring Festival Gala is a spectacular cultural event that has been held annually by CMG on Chinese New Year since 1983. The program includes diverse performances such as songs, dances, comedy skits, traditional opera, "cross-talk" performances and modern light shows. This gala is considered one of the most watched television events in the world, combining traditional heritage with modern creativity and attracting millions of viewers not only in China but also abroad.
For the 2025 gala, additional venues in Chongqing, Wuhan, Lhasa and Wuxi will complement the main venue in Beijing. Each will offer its own unique regional character.
- Chongqing, a city in southwest China, is famous for its iconic hotpot and typical hilly landscape.
- Wu-chan, the metropolis of central China's Hubei Province, combines the rich cultural heritage of the Yangtze River with modern urban dynamism.
- Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China, captivates with its spectacular alpine scenery and unique Tibetan culture.
- Wu-si, a city in East China's Jiangsu Province, stands out for the quiet elegance of its water towns and its thriving private economy.
The Spring Festival 2025 promises not only to celebrate Chinese culture, but also to present the richness and diversity of each region to the world.
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