China Media Group (CMG) successfully completed the second rehearsal for its 2026 Spring Festival Gala on Sunday. The rehearsal demonstrated a smooth progression of the program, with the directing team meticulously refining creative elements to highlight an atmosphere of joy and auspiciousness. The gala's emotional expression is delicate and heartfelt, conveying a strong sense of the Chinese New Year coming and brimming with the joy, warmth and festivity of family reunions.

The Spring Festival Gala stage brings the warmth and energy of everyday life in countless homes to life. Original songs speak to family bonds, honor the quiet dedication of ordinary people, and cherish the rare moments of reunion. With gentle and moving melodies, the performances pay tribute to everyone who works hard and gives their best.

With a shared commitment to family and country, the Spring Festival Gala celebrates a steadily improving quality of life and the vitality of a new era. A farmers' choir takes the stage with the joy of harvest, as baskets filled with grain, golden rice stalks and bright red chilies paint a vivid picture of autumn abundance – singing with the confidence that comes from full granaries and secure livelihoods. The performance blends mythological stories with ethnic elements, bringing to life an auspicious little horse from China's "Classic of Mountains and Seas." Children from across China's diverse communities join hands, their clear and innocent voices expressing hope for the future. Well-known songs from the Taiwan region evoke shared memories among people on both sides of the Strait.

The festive spirit continues to grow. The 2026 Spring Festival Gala directing team at CMG will keep refining every aspect of the production – from program structure and technical integration to stage design – aiming to present a Spring Festival Gala that feels close to everyday life and shares warmth with audiences. The gala will celebrate a colorful and vibrant Year of the Horse on Chinese New Year's Eve with Chinese communities worldwide and friends from across the globe.