China-Spring Festival Gala/4th Rehearsal
Beijing, China - Feb 8, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of performers waving, smiling to camera
2. Various of China Media Group (CMG) 2026 Spring Festival Gala rehearsal in progress
3. Audience
The China Media Group (CMG), the country's flagship broadcaster, successfully conducted the fourth rehearsal of the highly-anticipated Spring Festival Gala on Sunday.
The gala, set to be aired on Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16 this year, will combine traditional Chinese culture with modern stagecraft, as well as cross-cultural performances featuring international artists.
Commonly known as "Chunwan" in Chinese, the gala has been broadcast live on each Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983, and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most-watched annual television program on the planet.
Just over a year ago, the Spring Festival itself was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This year, CMG has hosted a series of preview events in the United States, Russia, France, Italy, and several African countries, inviting international audience to experience the gala and Chinese culture ahead of the Chinese New Year.
China-Spring Festival Gala/4th Rehearsal
Dateline : Feb 8, 2026
Location : China
Duration : 0'27
Beijing, China - Feb 8, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of performers waving, smiling to camera
2. Various of China Media Group (CMG) 2026 Spring Festival Gala rehearsal in progress
3. Audience
The China Media Group (CMG), the country's flagship broadcaster, successfully conducted the fourth rehearsal of the highly-anticipated Spring Festival Gala on Sunday.
The gala, set to be aired on Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16 this year, will combine traditional Chinese culture with modern stagecraft, as well as cross-cultural performances featuring international artists.
Commonly known as "Chunwan" in Chinese, the gala has been broadcast live on each Chinese New Year's Eve since 1983, and has been recognized by Guinness World Records as the most-watched annual television program on the planet.
Just over a year ago, the Spring Festival itself was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This year, CMG has hosted a series of preview events in the United States, Russia, France, Italy, and several African countries, inviting international audience to experience the gala and Chinese culture ahead of the Chinese New Year.
ID : 8465152
Published : 2026-02-08 19:46
Last Modified : 2026-02-08 21:24:17
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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