Nicaragua-Spring Festival/Receptions
Managua, Nicaragua - Feb 5, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese officials greeting guests
2. Qu Yuhui, Ambassador of China to Nicaragua, speaking
3. Guests listening
4. Various of Qu, guest during eye-dotting ceremony
5. Various of performers performing lion dance
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Qu Yuhui, Ambassador of China to Nicaragua (partially overlaid with shot 7):。
"The upcoming Year of the Horse is also the fifth anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua. We hope that in this important year, China and Nicaragua will move towards a better future, build better China-Nicaragua relations and take the friendship between two countries to the next level."
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7. Qu, guests raising a toast
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8. Various of Laureano Ortega Murillo, Presidential Advisor of Nicaragua, speaking at event
9. Guests listening
10. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Laureano Ortega Murillo, Presidential Advisor of Nicaragua (partially overlaid with shot 11):
"We have begun the fifth year of restoring diplomatic relations, and our relations have achieved fruitful results in various fields. On behalf of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and Co-president Rosario Murillo, we would like to convey sincere and warm greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese nationals. We celebrate this festival together, which unites us and further deepens our friendship."
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11. People singing
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12. Screen showing video
13. Various of attendees
14. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Carlos, Nicaraguan artist (full name not given):
"China Media Group has done an impressive job in the collection of image data, from which Nicaraguan people not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, but also see the mountains, cities, traditional villages and modern cities with advanced technology in China, and also feel the various practices and inheritance of China culture."
15. Event in progress
16. Officials, performers posing for group photo
17. People applauding
The Chinese Embassy in Nicaragua on Thursday held a reception to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with a promotional video of China Media Group (CMG)'s Spring Festival Gala being played on a loop.
The Spring Festival, which falls on Feb 17 this year, is one of the most important holidays in China, celebrated with family reunions and wishes for good luck in the coming year. This year's Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
The reception was attended by over 300 guests, including Nicaraguan political and business figures, overseas Chinese, and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises and Chinese students in Nicaragua.
At the event, Qu Yuhui, Ambassador of China to Nicaragua, extended New Year's greetings and best wishes for the Year of the Horse to all Chinese nationals.
"The upcoming Year of the Horse is also the fifth anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua. We hope that in this important year, China and Nicaragua will move towards a better future, build better China-Nicaragua relations and take the friendship between two countries to the next level," said Qu.
Nicaraguan guests conveyed greetings from Nicaragua's presidential couple, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo to the people of China. They praised China as a major nation with global influence, spoke highly of the achievements in bilateral relations since the resumption of diplomatic ties in December 2021, and expressed gratitude for China's assistance and support.
"We have begun the fifth year of restoring diplomatic relations, and our relations have achieved fruitful results in various fields. On behalf of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and Co-president Rosario Murillo, we would like to convey sincere and warm greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese nationals. We celebrate this festival together, which unites us and further deepens our friendship," said Laureano Ortega Murillo, presidential advisor of Nicaragua.
The promotional video for CMG's 2026 Spring Festival Gala captivated the attention of the guests at the event with its compelling performance, vividly displaying the cultural essence of the Chinese New Year and the vitality of China.
During Spring Festival, watching the Spring Festival Gala on television is a cherished part of the celebrations in hundreds of millions of Chinese homes.
This year's Spring Festival Gala will be broadcast live around the world on the Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16.
"CMG has done an impressive job in the collection of image data, from which Nicaraguan people not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, but also see the mountains, cities, traditional villages and modern cities with advanced technology in China, and also feel the various practices and inheritance of China culture," said Carlos, a Nicaraguan artist, after watching the promotional video.
Nicaragua-Spring Festival/Receptions
Dateline : Feb 5, 2026
Location : Nicaragua
Duration : 2'05
Managua, Nicaragua - Feb 5, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Chinese officials greeting guests
2. Qu Yuhui, Ambassador of China to Nicaragua, speaking
3. Guests listening
4. Various of Qu, guest during eye-dotting ceremony
5. Various of performers performing lion dance
6. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Qu Yuhui, Ambassador of China to Nicaragua (partially overlaid with shot 7):。
"The upcoming Year of the Horse is also the fifth anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua. We hope that in this important year, China and Nicaragua will move towards a better future, build better China-Nicaragua relations and take the friendship between two countries to the next level."
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7. Qu, guests raising a toast
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8. Various of Laureano Ortega Murillo, Presidential Advisor of Nicaragua, speaking at event
9. Guests listening
10. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Laureano Ortega Murillo, Presidential Advisor of Nicaragua (partially overlaid with shot 11):
"We have begun the fifth year of restoring diplomatic relations, and our relations have achieved fruitful results in various fields. On behalf of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and Co-president Rosario Murillo, we would like to convey sincere and warm greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese nationals. We celebrate this festival together, which unites us and further deepens our friendship."
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11. People singing
++SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE++
12. Screen showing video
13. Various of attendees
14. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Carlos, Nicaraguan artist (full name not given):
"China Media Group has done an impressive job in the collection of image data, from which Nicaraguan people not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, but also see the mountains, cities, traditional villages and modern cities with advanced technology in China, and also feel the various practices and inheritance of China culture."
15. Event in progress
16. Officials, performers posing for group photo
17. People applauding
The Chinese Embassy in Nicaragua on Thursday held a reception to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with a promotional video of China Media Group (CMG)'s Spring Festival Gala being played on a loop.
The Spring Festival, which falls on Feb 17 this year, is one of the most important holidays in China, celebrated with family reunions and wishes for good luck in the coming year. This year's Spring Festival marks the beginning of the Year of the Horse.
The reception was attended by over 300 guests, including Nicaraguan political and business figures, overseas Chinese, and representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises and Chinese students in Nicaragua.
At the event, Qu Yuhui, Ambassador of China to Nicaragua, extended New Year's greetings and best wishes for the Year of the Horse to all Chinese nationals.
"The upcoming Year of the Horse is also the fifth anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nicaragua. We hope that in this important year, China and Nicaragua will move towards a better future, build better China-Nicaragua relations and take the friendship between two countries to the next level," said Qu.
Nicaraguan guests conveyed greetings from Nicaragua's presidential couple, Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo to the people of China. They praised China as a major nation with global influence, spoke highly of the achievements in bilateral relations since the resumption of diplomatic ties in December 2021, and expressed gratitude for China's assistance and support.
"We have begun the fifth year of restoring diplomatic relations, and our relations have achieved fruitful results in various fields. On behalf of Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and Co-president Rosario Murillo, we would like to convey sincere and warm greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese nationals. We celebrate this festival together, which unites us and further deepens our friendship," said Laureano Ortega Murillo, presidential advisor of Nicaragua.
The promotional video for CMG's 2026 Spring Festival Gala captivated the attention of the guests at the event with its compelling performance, vividly displaying the cultural essence of the Chinese New Year and the vitality of China.
During Spring Festival, watching the Spring Festival Gala on television is a cherished part of the celebrations in hundreds of millions of Chinese homes.
This year's Spring Festival Gala will be broadcast live around the world on the Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16.
"CMG has done an impressive job in the collection of image data, from which Nicaraguan people not only enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, but also see the mountains, cities, traditional villages and modern cities with advanced technology in China, and also feel the various practices and inheritance of China culture," said Carlos, a Nicaraguan artist, after watching the promotional video.
ID : 8465224
Published : 2026-02-09 16:35
Last Modified : 2026-02-09 20:48:34
Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
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