China's 2012 Spring Festival Gala
Source:Globaltimes.cn Published: 2012-1-12 17:48:00
Migrant workers perform lantern dance at China's first 3D Spring Festival Gala for migrant workers in Baoji, Shaanxi Province, on December 29, 2011. The gala is to be broadcast during the 2012 Spring Festival. Photo: Xiancn.com
The 4-hour Spring Festival Gala hosted by CCTV began in 1982. It is once a dream pursued for many actors no matter they have fame or not for its numerous audience and its influences. Through it, some actors who are ordinary people from grass-roots could get an over-night success.
However, quite a few actors and actresses including those who wan their reputation from the gala claimed that they rejected to join the gala.
Meanwhile, an increasing number of Chinese youth expressed their disappointment to the gala, including some former gala fans.
To bring audiences even closer to the annual show, the Gala organizers have taken a slew of measures to make the live telecast more inviting.
1. CCTV's Spring Fest Gala searching for the "most beautiful family photo"
The production team of the Spring Festival Gala has collected submissions for "the most beautiful family photo" from around the country to invite more families to attend the event.
The activity started in October through the websites of CCTV, Tencent, and Sina.com and lasted more than 40 days. Participants from different parts of China sent in their family photos and told warm and touching family stories.
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2. New Spring Festival Gala anchors
Three new TV anchors will join the host team of China's Spring Festival Gala this year, in an effort to rouse the younger generation's interest in the festival, according to the directing team behind the production of the Gala.
CCTV's anchorman Bi Fujian, famous for his natural, humorous and lively hosting style, and Sabeining, known for hosting the Topics in Focus (Jiaodian Fangtan) and anchorwoman Li Sisi born after 1980’s, will be the new faces of the Gala team, the Shanghai-based Dongfang Daily reported.
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3. "I Want to be on the Spring Festival Gala"
It is a competition show hosted by China Central Television Station (CCTV) to select performers all over the world for the highest rated festival party.
More>>>
4. China launches 3D TV on New Year's Day
CCTV New Year’s Gala will also be shown via 3D technology and audiences will be able to enjoy dancing, acrobatics and magic via their 3D glasses at home.
China has marked the New Year with the start of 3D TV service this year. After a trial run, the 3D TV will be officially put into operation during Spring Festival later in January.
More>>>
5. No advertising during the live broadcast
Ha Wen, the chief director of CCTV's 2012 Spring Festival Gala, said there will be no advertisements broadcast this year during the live broadcast of the Gala, which will last over four hours.
More>>>
Cui Yongyuan, CCTV's famous achor, host the Spring Festival Gala launched by over 50 migrant workers in Beijing while he was supposed to be awarded at the China Charity Annual Conference the same day on January 8, this year.
Meanwhile, the 2012 Spring Festival Gala of China's Migrant Workers is reported to launch in Sichuan University recently. Audiences are possible to enjoy their New Year Party on January 25 and 26 this year via the China Central Television.
China's first Spring Festival Gala for migrant workers
1. Buffett to sing on China's Spring Festival Web Gala
American billionaire investor Warren Buffett will show his singing talents to viewers of the gala that will be broadcast online to celebrate Chinese New Year, organizers said in January.
Buffett, 81, has recorded a video specially for the gala in which he sings and plays guitar, Wang Pingjiu, a production executive for the broadcast, said at a press conference.
More>>>
2. Community Spring Festival Gala
China's first community Spring Festival Gala will air on January 17, 2012 on chinasq.com, China's community volunteer service network, according to the Hubei authority.
More than a thousand residences from about 2,000 communities nationwide will showcase their characteristic performances during the event, said the Hubei Television Station.
More>>>
Beijing: BTV Spring Festival Global Gala
BTV is counting down the minutes to its Spring Festival Global Gala, which will hit TV screens on January 23, the second day of the new Lunar Year. The show is expected to feature performance troupes from around the world.
Many famous foreign artists will attend the Gala, including French singer Joyce Jonathan, who will to sing “Memory in the Party,” and Swedish magician Peter Marvey will also perform.
The BTV Spring Festival Global Gala, first held in 2010, is a grand celebration featuring stars from home and abroad, a sparkling variety of entertainment with a broad global perspective: the Spring Festival Global Gala is distinctively different from other gala shows.
Hunan: Foreign host and performers
Numerous foreign celebrities, including sports stars David Beckham and Shaquille O’Neal as well as the Finland national chorus are expected to make appearances during events throughout the Spring Festival Gala on the Hunan Satellite Television Station.
Besides, a number of participants from "Chinese Bridge,” a Chinese proficiency competition of foreign college students, will sing traditional Chinese folk songs and perform traditional Chinese arts for audiences.
Foreign anchors are also expected to host the Hunan Spring Festival Gala together with Hunan top anchors according to the chief director of the provincial New Year party.
The anchor, whose Chinese name is Mai Xiangming, will join other anchors for the provincial celebration of the Spring Festival, said Gan Qiong, the director of the provincial event.
Shanghai: Japan's popular SMAP music band
Kimura Takuya, head of Japan's popular SMAP music band, will perform during the Shanghai Spring Festival Gala, which will be broadcast on the Dragon Television Station at 7:30 on January 23, 2012.
The 4-hour Spring Festival Gala hosted by CCTV began in 1982. It is once a dream pursued for many actors no matter they have fame or not for its numerous audience and its influences. Through it, some actors who are ordinary people from grass-roots could get an over-night success.
However, quite a few actors and actresses including those who wan their reputation from the gala claimed that they rejected to join the gala.
Meanwhile, an increasing number of Chinese youth expressed their disappointment to the gala, including some former gala fans.
To bring audiences even closer to the annual show, the Gala organizers have taken a slew of measures to make the live telecast more inviting.
1. CCTV's Spring Fest Gala searching for the "most beautiful family photo"
The production team of the Spring Festival Gala has collected submissions for "the most beautiful family photo" from around the country to invite more families to attend the event.
The activity started in October through the websites of CCTV, Tencent, and Sina.com and lasted more than 40 days. Participants from different parts of China sent in their family photos and told warm and touching family stories.
More>>
2. New Spring Festival Gala anchors
Three new TV anchors will join the host team of China's Spring Festival Gala this year, in an effort to rouse the younger generation's interest in the festival, according to the directing team behind the production of the Gala.
CCTV's anchorman Bi Fujian, famous for his natural, humorous and lively hosting style, and Sabeining, known for hosting the Topics in Focus (Jiaodian Fangtan) and anchorwoman Li Sisi born after 1980’s, will be the new faces of the Gala team, the Shanghai-based Dongfang Daily reported.
More>>>
3. "I Want to be on the Spring Festival Gala"
It is a competition show hosted by China Central Television Station (CCTV) to select performers all over the world for the highest rated festival party.
More>>>
4. China launches 3D TV on New Year's Day
CCTV New Year’s Gala will also be shown via 3D technology and audiences will be able to enjoy dancing, acrobatics and magic via their 3D glasses at home.
China has marked the New Year with the start of 3D TV service this year. After a trial run, the 3D TV will be officially put into operation during Spring Festival later in January.
More>>>
5. No advertising during the live broadcast
Ha Wen, the chief director of CCTV's 2012 Spring Festival Gala, said there will be no advertisements broadcast this year during the live broadcast of the Gala, which will last over four hours.
More>>>
Cui Yongyuan, CCTV's famous achor, host the Spring Festival Gala launched by over 50 migrant workers in Beijing while he was supposed to be awarded at the China Charity Annual Conference the same day on January 8, this year.
Meanwhile, the 2012 Spring Festival Gala of China's Migrant Workers is reported to launch in Sichuan University recently. Audiences are possible to enjoy their New Year Party on January 25 and 26 this year via the China Central Television.
China's first Spring Festival Gala for migrant workers
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China's First Spring Festival Gala for migrant workers launched by CCTV in 2010 |
Migrant workers post for a picture during the gala in 2010 |
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| Representatives of the nationwide migrant workers on the stage during the gala |
Migrant workers perform lion dance on the stage in 2010 |
1. Buffett to sing on China's Spring Festival Web Gala
American billionaire investor Warren Buffett will show his singing talents to viewers of the gala that will be broadcast online to celebrate Chinese New Year, organizers said in January.
Buffett, 81, has recorded a video specially for the gala in which he sings and plays guitar, Wang Pingjiu, a production executive for the broadcast, said at a press conference.
More>>>
2. Community Spring Festival Gala
China's first community Spring Festival Gala will air on January 17, 2012 on chinasq.com, China's community volunteer service network, according to the Hubei authority.
More than a thousand residences from about 2,000 communities nationwide will showcase their characteristic performances during the event, said the Hubei Television Station.
More>>>
Beijing: BTV Spring Festival Global Gala
BTV is counting down the minutes to its Spring Festival Global Gala, which will hit TV screens on January 23, the second day of the new Lunar Year. The show is expected to feature performance troupes from around the world.
Many famous foreign artists will attend the Gala, including French singer Joyce Jonathan, who will to sing “Memory in the Party,” and Swedish magician Peter Marvey will also perform.
The BTV Spring Festival Global Gala, first held in 2010, is a grand celebration featuring stars from home and abroad, a sparkling variety of entertainment with a broad global perspective: the Spring Festival Global Gala is distinctively different from other gala shows.
Hunan: Foreign host and performers
Numerous foreign celebrities, including sports stars David Beckham and Shaquille O’Neal as well as the Finland national chorus are expected to make appearances during events throughout the Spring Festival Gala on the Hunan Satellite Television Station.
Besides, a number of participants from "Chinese Bridge,” a Chinese proficiency competition of foreign college students, will sing traditional Chinese folk songs and perform traditional Chinese arts for audiences.
Foreign anchors are also expected to host the Hunan Spring Festival Gala together with Hunan top anchors according to the chief director of the provincial New Year party.
The anchor, whose Chinese name is Mai Xiangming, will join other anchors for the provincial celebration of the Spring Festival, said Gan Qiong, the director of the provincial event.
Shanghai: Japan's popular SMAP music band
Kimura Takuya, head of Japan's popular SMAP music band, will perform during the Shanghai Spring Festival Gala, which will be broadcast on the Dragon Television Station at 7:30 on January 23, 2012.
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