China Media Group's (CMG's) Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, which is set to be aired on Tuesday to celebrate the moon-themed traditional festival, will highlight the best of intangible cultural heritage and traditional Chinese elements.
Shadow puppetry plays a key role in the gala's artistic expression. Specifically, a branch of this craft in the northern parts of China called Shenyang Guan's Shadow Puppetry will be the highlight in the gala this year.
Puppets represent a variety of vibrant characters in Shenyang, where the gala is being recorded, including urban dwellers, villagers and people of ethnic minority groups. By blending this time-honored craftsmanship and modern performances, Shenyang Guan's Shadow Puppetry will showcase the energetic vibe of Shenyang people.
"Each country's shadow puppetry is different in designs and performances. China's has its own regional characteristics. As part of this art, we carry the responsibility of promoting Chinese culture," said Guan Weiying, a fifth-generation inheritor.
The gala's stage design also pays homage to Chinese traditions, with a scenic lake, pavilions, and a striking full moon as a backdrop.
To the Chinese, the Mid-autumn Festival means family reunion and harmony. It is celebrated when the moon is full, and Chinese people believe a full moon is a symbol of reunion, harmony, and happiness. The festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar with full moon at night.
CMG on Sunday released a promotional video of the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. The gala will be broadcast worldwide at 20:00 Beijing Time (1200 GMT) via various CMG channels, as well as its social media platforms.
The gala will spotlight key topics of interest for audiences at home and abroad. These include the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China, and significant milestones such as the Chang'e-6 space missions.
CMG's 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala to showcase best of traditional culture
CMG's 2024 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala to showcase best of traditional culture
Spanish students have expressed their expectation that a healthy China-U.S. economic and trade relationship will inject greater stability into the global economy and create greater opportunities for Spain.
On Sunday, Chinese and U.S. delegations convened in Paris, France for talks on economic and trade issues. Guided by the consensus reached by the two heads of state in Busan and their subsequent phone talks, the two sides will conduct consultations on economic and trade matters of mutual concern.
Ahead of the talks, members of the public in Madrid, Spain, shared their views on China–U.S. economic and trade relations with China Media Group (CMG). They agreed that reaching an agreement between the world’s two largest economies would have a direct impact on the global landscape.
"They are the two countries that contribute the most economically, in a manner of speaking, to the rest of the countries. They are major importers and exporters. So I think that a satisfactory relationship between them can be very beneficial for all other countries," said Claudia, an engineering student.
Noting that both sides are important trading partners of Spain, the interviewees stated that a healthy, stable and sustainable China-U.S. economic and trade relationship also affects various aspects of the Spanish society, and that agreements between the two countries would help promote Spain's economic growth.
"I do think that it could have a certain effect on the Spanish economy, both in terms of prices, and I would dare say employment as well. Because I think that if those two great powers reach an agreement, Spain could also get in on the action. It would create quite a few jobs in Chinese and American multinationals for all Spaniards," said Claudia.
"Spain is caught in the middle; it has good relations with both the U.S. and China. If it gets on the bad side of either one, it could be hit hard, because Spain mainly relies on tourism -- well, other things too, but essentially tourism, construction and agriculture. It's very important to have more help and trade with all countries around the world," said Denis, a law student.
Spanish students say stable China-US ties benefit global economy
