Four Locations and Beijing Complete Combined Rehearsal, CCTV Spring Festival Gala Enters Countdown

(Beijing, 3rd - Comprehensive Report) The countdown is on for China Media Group’s '2026 Spring Festival Gala' on Lunar New Year’s Day 2026. The programs from Harbin, Yiwu, Hefei, and Yibin sub-venues made their debut, completing a combined rehearsal with the main Beijing venue.

According to CCTV News, this was the third rehearsal, and it was the first time these four locations participated in a combined rehearsal with the Beijing main venue, greatly enhancing the sense of unity for the whole show. The creation and perfection of a variety of programs—including original songs, dances, operas, and martial arts—is nearing completion. In an atmosphere of joy and festivity, the Gala presents a magnificent scene of the new era and new journey.

The main venue’s programs feature innovative and creative expressions, letting the ancient charm and national style burst onto the stage in ways that are more interactive, empathetic, and contemporary.

Among them, the creative choral show 'He Hua Shen' (“Blessings from the Flower Goddess”) utilizes AI-generated imagery and real scene stage extension technology, creating a visually spectacular scene of 'one person, one scene for each month, one flower, one manner, one view'. The opera segment fuses classic repertoires from Peking Opera, Pingju, Yue Opera, Cantonese Opera, Henan Opera, and more—writer-creating a new piece and featuring performers from all generations, young and old, singing together to portray the beauty of spring filling the opera garden.

The four sub-venues each have their own unique charm. From the icy realm to the banks of the Yangtze River, and from technological innovation hubs to vibrant commercial cities, each location’s new popular arts creativity showcases local New Year festivities.

Harbin’s sub-venue blends singing performances, symphonies, ballet, and more into storytelling that links the city's landmarks. This allows the audience to immerse themselves in the hearty and enthusiastic spirit of 'Northeastern Laotie', conveying the unique charm of 'Warmth of Ice and Snow to the World'.

Yiwu’s sub-venue sets up its main stage at the Global Digital Trade Center, incorporating local elements such as the rattle-drum, Wu Opera, and dragon dance. Amidst the passionate singing and dancing, Chinese and foreign cultures mix and merge, exuding an atmosphere of global interconnectedness.

Hefei’s sub-venue features ink-style dance and Huangmei Opera, reflecting Anhui's customs and charm. Above the main stage at Luogang Park, fleets of low-altitude aircrafts soar and twirl, creating dazzling fireworks of technology and humanities.

Yibin’s sub-venue takes the vast Yangtze River scenery of the 'First City on the Yangtze' as its backdrop. The folk activity 'Inviting Spring Wine' runs throughout, with laughter and song along the banks of three rivers and six shores—families gathered, noodles steaming, and joy filling the hall.