“Legendary Chinese Festival: Spring Festival 2026” Adds an Extra Spark of Joy to Your Celebrations

BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2026 — The tradition of the New Year’s Eve vigil lives on, yet each year brings fresh excitement. On February 16 (Chinese New Year’s Eve) from 16:00 to 20:00, CCTV-4’s special program “Legendary Chinese Festival: Spring Festival 2026” returns as promised, launching a global celebration themed “Surge Across the Four Seas, Reunion Across the Five Continents!”

Live to the Gala: The Grand Story Begins. Join us as we go behind the scenes of the CMG Spring Festival Gala and explore its four satellite venues. Connecting viewers from around the world, we turn “The World Watching the Spring Festival Gala” into a magnificent showcase of global cultural fusion.

Global Greetings, Spring for All. From a Spring Festival dance drama by the Aegean Sea in Athens to a festive temple fair in Cape Town, South Africa; from the vibrant “Chinese Red” in Mauritius to the nostalgic home flavors in Zambia, the program takes you on a worldwide journey to celebrate the Chinese New Year together!

Journey Through China, Discover Local Traditions. CMG presenters and cultural scholars will act as “Experience Officers,” guiding you to admire scenic landscapes and savor festive treats. Here, you’ll find the shared laughter of Chinese communities across the globe, the familiar accents of compatriots from both sides of the Taiwan Strait, and the warmest devotion of the Chinese people to their most cherished festival.

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