Spring Festival Gala: A Glimpse at the Wuhan Sub-Venue preparation
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As one of the four sub-venues for the 2025 Spring Festival Gala, Wuhan holds the theme "A Heroic City Shines Bright Today." With multiple programs in production, the city's iconic landmarks are set to shine. Our reporter takes you behind the scenes for a glimpse at the preparations currently underway. 

It's midnight in Wuhan. This iconic landmark, the Yellow Crane Tower, usually quiet at this hour, is now buzzing with activity, all in preparation for the Spring Festival Gala. 

HUANG YICHANG Wuhan "In front of the tower, is one of the main stages. Some performances are being recorded at the moment. But the full view is still under wraps for now, so I can't reveal it to you just yet. But don't worry, there's plenty of other things to explore."

Take a listen to the powerful drumbeats! This is far more than just a routine performance, it's part of a larger show that will appear during the most exciting moment of the gala. 

The aerial shots alone are enough to give you chills.

"It's absolutely stunning."

"Just breathtaking!"

"It's spectacular."

To find out more, I managed to meet with the director of the Wuhan venue in the midst of the busy production. 

Speaking of the everyday heroes, they will be at the heart of the gala. Some are right in the tower. 

Just behind me, a group of people are gathered here wearing uniforms that represent different professions. 

"I'm a Wuhan metro worker."

"A cultural heritage specialist."

"I work in tech innovation."

"A metallurgical construction worker."

"A sanitation worker."

They aren't just ordinary participants, but model citizens, chosen from various industries. 

"What performance will you be participating in later?"

"The show is about the heroic city."

"It will represent the heroic spirit of the people of Wuhan."

A commander "Everyone, shout louder!"

It's their turn – still a secret for now, but trust me, they're demonstrating heroic spirit in a way no one could have expected.

HUANG YICHANG Wuhan "The gala stage is sat on the Snake mountain just behind me. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac, and from here, at the summit of Snake Hill, Wuhan is ready to shine in the Gala and welcome the Year of the Snake in style. Huang Yichang, CGTN, Wuhan, Hubei Province."