Performers of China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala revealed that the upcoming grand show will convey a message of warmth and togetherness as people celebrate the Chinese New Year's Eve.
The highly anticipated gala, set to be aired on the Chinese New Year's Eve on February 16, completed its fourth rehearsal on Sunday.
Incorporating creative designs and auspicious themes, the show celebrates the arrival of the Year of the Horse with a variety of performances.
Patty Hou, a TV host and singer from China's Taiwan emphasized the emotional resonance of this year's musical selections.
"This time, being able to bring so many folk songs to the Spring Festival Gala allows us to recall and feel nostalgia, and evokes a great deal of warmth. What I see in them reflects the resilience of this land, and the stories of its people. Together we look forward to the future, and the Year of the Horse has much in store for us. So I feel what this stage offers the audience is blessings, hope, warmth, and above all, the feeling of gathering as one," she said.
"This year I'm singing a new song closely tied to the theme of spring as expressed in the Chinese character 'chun', brimming with the vitality and renewal of the season. I hope the audience will enjoy my performance," said singer Liu Xijun.
"I'm bringing a song that I believe can remind everyone of the person they hold most dear in their hearts. I hope it inspires all of us to carry goodness within, to preserve the ability to love others and to love ourselves, and to maintain an upward and kind-hearted spirit," said Hailai Amu, singer of China's Yi ethnic group.
This year's gala will continue to incorporate new technologies to enhance the viewing experience, which is also wowing the performers.
"The stage feels very advanced technologically. Many computer-generated elements transform with such speed that it is truly refreshing. At times the changes happen so quickly that one can scarcely keep up, and suddenly it has become something entirely new, which is so amazing. Especially for those of us elderly people watching these modern new things, we feel tremendous excitement," said actress Chi Peng.
"Each time I have come here, I have been filled with curiosity. Before and after my own rehearsals, I saw dance performances as well as comic sketches and comedy talk shows, and I found them full of freshness and vitality. I've also encountered many different and innovation creations, including advanced technological elements and items oriented toward the future," said singer Wei Chen.
Performers say China's upcoming Spring Festival Gala carries message of warmth, togetherness
