| CMG New Year's Gala |
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| Directed by | Various |
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| Presented by | Various |
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| Ending theme | "Can't Forget Tonight" (Chinese: 难忘今宵) |
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| Country of origin | China |
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| Original language | Mandarin |
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| Running time | approximately 270 minutes |
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| Network | China Media Group
(CCTV, CNR, CGTN, CRI) |
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| Release | February 12, 1983 (1983-02-12) –
present |
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The CMG New Year's Gala, formerly known as the CCTV New Year's Gala, also known as the Spring Festival Gala, and commonly abbreviated in Chinese as Chunwan (Chinese: 春晚; lit. 'spring evening'), is a Chinese New Year special produced by China Media Group (CMG). It is broadcast annually on the Chinese New Year's Eve on its flagship CCTV-1 and internationally through the China Global Television Network The Gala has the largest audience of any entertainment show in the world, and is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most watched television program. The 2018 edition of the Gala attracted more than one billion viewers.
The program is a variety show, often featuring music, dance, comedy, and drama performances. It has become a ritual for many Chinese families, including overseas Chinese, to watch the show on Chinese New Year's Eve. Many Chunwan performers have emerged as household names in China solely as a result of their recurring appearances on the program.