Beijing buzzed with excitement as China Media Group wrapped up the first rehearsal for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala on January 18. This key session brought together an array of acts, experimental production methods, and immersive stagecraft, revealing the gala’s embryonic form in all its promise.
At its heart, the production celebrates happiness and blessings, themed around the ‘swiftly charging horse without reins.’ This captures the essence of 2026’s Horse Year in the lunar zodiac, infusing the entire show with pulsating vigor and imagery of flourishing landscapes and blooming vitality.
The gala masterfully channels China’s cultural treasures, harnessing their insights and energy through a harmonious mix of conceptual depth, performative artistry, and tech wizardry. Equine figures prominently in several performances, embodying drive and exhilaration.
Innovation takes center stage with robots returning to perform, highlighting China’s breakthroughs in scientific research and engineering excellence.
Just 30 days remain until airtime. Directors are committing to exhaustive tweaks across all segments, aiming to craft an unforgettable cultural extravaganza that lights up homes during the eve of the traditional New Year.