The Spring Festival Gala performance was directed by renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou and brought together 16 humanoid robots alongside dancers from the Xinjiang Art Institute. A lion dance performance is seen in advance of Chinese New Year celebrations in Bangkok's Chinatown, Thailand, on January 27, 2025 [Chalinee Thirasupa/Reuters] By Ameera Osmanagic Published On 29 People watch a lion dance performance at the Dongyue Temple on the first day of Lunar New Year in Beijing. The traditional dance, where performers mimic the movements of a lion, is meant to chase Bangkok, Thailand: Lion Dance performances worship Chinese deities during the Chinese Lunar New Year celebration at a shopping mall in Bangkok, on Jan. 29. 2008: Before Chinese New Year, there were extreme snowstorms in Southern China. The Gala included a poetry recital performance to motivate viewers to help with disaster relief. They also invited seven astronauts who were preparing to go to the moon. 2012: Singer and actor Han Geng performed the Legend of Chinese New Year’s Eve. The legend Artists: Dance Drama Troupe, CNODDTSpring Festival, or Chinese New Year, is the biggest traditional festival of the Chinese people. On this day, everywhere i Arrangement: Peng XiuwenAdaptation: Zhang GaoxiangThe moonlight shines, the bonfire lights. With songs and dances, people celebrate the arrival of a new year Days ahead of Chinese New Year, Chinese volleyball star spiker Zhu Ting, who plays for Italian club Savino del Bene Scandicci, was excited to see dragon and lion dance performances during the In Chinese culture, the lion symbolizes power, wisdom, and superiority. People perform lion dances at Chinese festivals or big occasions to bring good fortune and chase away evil spirits. The lion dance is one of the most important traditions at Chinese New Year. It is performed to bring prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year. The lion As the final rehearsal for the 2023 Spring Festival Gala was completed today, a Chinese New Year's Eve feast for the eyes, the China Media Group (CMG) 2023 Spring Festival Gala performance list is finally here. The Spring Festival Gala, also known as "Chunwan," has taken place every year since 1983. On this, the first fabulous day of the Chinese New Year. The year of the snake. There's no better way anywhere on earth to welcome in the new year than by following and reveling in Hong Kong's magnificent Chinese New Year Night Parade. This year's celebration is led by 55 performing groups and flows from 14 countries and regions. Promenade of the Maidens combines elements of traditional Chinese dance with more modern, western styles, such as jazz. In doing so, it embraces the newer pa Join us for the ACSSS Chinese New Year Gala on Saturday, January 25th, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Stanford Memorial Auditorium! Celebrate the Year of the Snake with over 1,700 attendees, featuring dazzling performances, festive traditions, and inspiring remarks from Stanford President Levin and other special guests. Don’t miss this spectacular evening of culture and community! Reserve your spot As the evening commenced with the “Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade,” the atmosphere was set aglow with the “street warm-up party,” engaging 18 performance groups along Canton Road to add an extra touch of joy to the New Year celebrations. 7. Sending Chinese New Year Wishes. During Chinese New Year, Chinese people will greet each other with pleasant words like: 'Xin nian kuai le' which means 'Happy New Year' (simplified Chinese: 新年快乐). See more Chinese New Year Greetings and Wishes. 8. Watching the New Year TV Gala Download this stock image: Lion dance performance showcased during the Chinese New Year at Thean Hou temple. Chinese New Year is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year according to traditional lunar Chinese calendar. This year the festival on 29th January 2025 marked the arriving year of Snake. (Photo by Faris Hadziq / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) - 2SAFR22 from Alamy's library of At the 2025 Chinese New Year Spring Festival Gala in Beijing, a unique performance titled 'Yangge Bot' featured Unitree H1 robots dancing traditional Chinese folk dances, including Yangko and Er Ren Zhuan. Directed by renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou, the robots, dressed in Northeast-style floral dance costumes Ring in the Year of the Snake with the Nashville Symphony’s 2 nd Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, conducted by Ming Luke and featuring soloist Susan Yang! Join us for a vibrant and traditional musical experience, bringing together rich cultural traditions and the world-class artistry of the Nashville Symphony. Date & Time: Tuesday, January 28th @4pm-6pm NYCCC performances at 4pm, 4:30pm & 5:00pm Location: Queens Place Mall 8801 Queens Boulevard Queens, NY 11373 Celebrate the joy and traditions of the Lunar New Year with a dazzling event at Queens Place Mall. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese culture through captivating traditiona Chinese Lunar New Year performances in Center Plaza Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Santa Monica Place! Visit us from January 28th to February 13th and write a wish for the cherry blossom wishing trees, stand under the red and gold lanterns in Center Plaza, and grab a photo with all of our festive Lunar New Year décor plus pick up a Lunar New Year craft kit for the kids*. Plus, visit us on
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