Music became the ultimate language of unity at this year's Lantern Festival Gala! 🌟 China Media Group (CMG) wowed global audiences with a show-stopping medley called 'Songs We Sang Together', blending viral classics from Brazil to New Zealand into one harmonious performance.
The act played like a musical time machine ⏳, stitching together Brazil's hip-swiveling 'Lambada', Ireland's iconic 'Sexy Music', and even TikTok's sea-shanty darling 'Wellerman' from New Zealand. Cameroon's 'Zangalewa' (yes, the 'Waka Waka' ancestor!) got crowds moving before melting into Germany's synth-pop gem 'Brother Louie' and Indonesia's upbeat 'Ayo Mama'. The grand finale? A tear-jerking group rendition of 'Auld Lang Syne' 🎤 that had viewers from Glasgow to Guangzhou humming along.
This wasn’t just a concert – it was a masterclass in how melodies transcend borders. 🎧💞 As one social media user tweeted: 'Who knew a Cameroonian chant and a Celtic rhythm could be cousins?' The performance perfectly echoed the gala's theme: when we share playlists, we build bridges.
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2025 Lantern Festival Gala: Medley of global hits unites cultures
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