On February 9, the eve of the Chinese New Year, the 2024 Spring Festival Gala opened with celebratory vibes, welcoming the Year of the Dragon and treating audiences worldwide to a visual and auditory feast. This year, the gala showcased a mix of performances, from music, comedy and traditional arts like opera and martial arts to spectacular acts such as magic and acrobatics. It also incorporated cutting-edge technologies like extended reality (XR) and immersive stage interaction technologies to enhance the viewing experience. As China's most-watched TV program, the gala has been an annual tradition since its first broadcast in 1983.