KUALA LUMPUR: China Central Television (CCTV) special programme, ‘Our Chinese Dream: 2021 Nationwide Celebration of Spring Festival’, was recently filmed in Baise, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
According to Baise Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau in a statement, the show will premiere on CCTV-3 on Feb 10 and on CCTV-1 on Feb 11 (Chinese New Year’s Eve), followed by continuous broadcasting on both channels during prime time throughout the Spring Festival.
The programme features Haokun Lake of Lingyun County, Baise as the main venue, Baini Village of Leye County as the sub-venue for the recording under the theme, ‘The Road to Prosperity’, and Xiajia Town of Lingyun County as the sub-venue for ‘Longevity Town’ themed part of the show.
Covering folklore, intangible cultural heritages, songs and dances, acrobatics, magic and other art forms, the performance adds to the festivity and peace amidst joy and laughter during the Spring Festival.
Handicraft such as colourful silk balls with local cultural features are seen everywhere on stage.
The traditional New Year delicacies, the traditional costumes of various ethnic groups in Baise, the giant Fu (Fortune) and Chun (Spring) calligraphy, and the mascots for the Year of the Ox, among others, set off a joyful and festive vibe.
The programme also incorporates a wide array of intangible cultural heritages, cultural performances with local characteristics, and local customs of celebrating the Spring Festival, bringing together excellent shows from around the city. – Bernama
