The Spring Festival Gala: a Chinese celebration beyond borders

From the United States to Brazil, Kenya to Spain, and on to Australia, France, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates— from January 16 to 26, these eight countries hosted special events in the lead-up to one of China’s most anticipated annual celebrations: the Spring Festival Gala - one of the world’s most watched TV programs. In this special episode, musician Huang Ye, who performed at the New York event, shares his experience of being part of the prelude celebration and discuss how the Spring Festival Gala has evolved over the years—forging new traditions while honoring its roots.