China Media Group (CMG) brought Lunar New Year cheer to East Africa this week with its Prelude to the Spring Festival Gala in Addis Ababa! 🎉 Over 400 diplomats, local officials, and culture lovers gathered in Ethiopia's capital to witness vibrant performances blending Chinese traditions and African rhythms. 🥁💃
The event, held on February 9, 2026, featured lion dances, Uygur folk music, and collaborative acts with Ethiopian artists—a nod to China's growing cultural ties with the continent. 🇨🇳🤝🇪🇹 One highlight? A fusion of erhu melodies and traditional Ethiopian krar strings that had the crowd clapping along! 👏
With the Spring Festival peaking on February 17 this year, CMG's global roadshow aims to connect diaspora communities worldwide. As one attendee told us: "It's like Beijing's energy teleported to Addis!" 🚀✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
