This year's Spring Festival Gala isn’t just dazzling eyes and ears – it’s breaking barriers through cutting-edge accessibility tech! As millions tune in worldwide, teams backstage are rewriting the rules of cultural inclusion through real-time sign language interpretation and audio descriptions.
More Than Lights & Fireworks 🎇
While dragon dancers and pop stars dominate screens, a quiet revolution unfolds in production booths. “We’re building bridges through senses,” shares one technician working on tactile feedback systems that let audiences ‘feel’ traditional drum performances through smart devices.
Backstage Heroes 🦸♂️🦸♀️
CGTN’s Yang Xinmeng captured interpreters rehearsing complex choreography – their hands translating lyrics faster than most TikTok dances! Meanwhile, audio describers craft vivid narratives during acrobatic acts, proving culture thrives when everyone gets a front-row seat.
Why It Slaps 🔊❤️
With 20% of China’s population aged 60+ and growing disability awareness among Gen Z, the 2026 gala mirrors society’s demand for universal design. As one viewer tweeted: “Finally, my grandma experiences Nian Wei (年味) fully!”
