Celebrating Culture and Talent :
Highlights from the Spring Festival Gala
CCTV Student Channel Lunar New Year Gala – Year of the Snake!
The 2025 CCTV Children’s Spring Festival Gala took place on Sunday, January 12th, at the Woodside High Performing Arts Center, located at 199 Churchill Ave, Woodside, CA. Hosted by the China Central Television (CCTV) Student Channel and organized by BigBang Artwork in the U.S. division, the event showcased vibrant performances and cultural celebrations. Bringing together children, families, and community members, the gala created a lively atmosphere filled with festive joy and artistic expression, making it a memorable way to honor the New Year of the Snake.
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The program was broadcast simultaneously across all participating platforms, with an initial broadcast followed by two or more rebroadcasts, ensuring it reached a wide and diverse audience.
Broadcast Platform
The CCTV Student Channel, a digital TV channel approved by the National Radio and Television Administration, served as the primary broadcast platform. Operated by the CCTV Newsreel and Documentary Film Studio under China Media Group, it offered a rich variety of educational, technological, entertainment, and animated content. Accessible through set-top boxes and internet media platforms, the channel provided engaging programming for audiences of all ages.
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Our Hosts and Guests
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our hosts: Lisa Tow, Martin Wong, Elsa Gessesse, and John Wang, for their outstanding contributions to making this event a success. A big thank you also to our distinguished guests: Fiona Ma, Xiang Mingcan, Yan Zhao, Tony Spitaleri, Daniel Kottke, Steve Hoffman, Steve Huhn, Lin Li, Crystal J. Huang, Duan Zhaonan, Feng Ye, Frank Tang, and Diana Ding for their presence and support. Your involvement made this event truly special!
The Hymns of Chinese Melody : Singing Performance
- As Desired Performer: Maureen Liu
- Mai Mang Performer: Elsa Gessesse
- Big Fish Performer: Amber Elisabeth Maynard
- Unforgettable Tonight Performer: Angela Wang
These vocal performances captivated the audience with their emotional depth and powerful voices. From Maureen Liu’s “As Desired” to Angela Wang’s heartfelt rendition of “Unforgettable Tonight,” each singer brought a unique charm that resonated deeply. Their performances truly left an unforgettable mark on the event.
Graceness : Dance & Martial Arts showcases
- Aurora Performer: Anwen Hao
- Longing Performer: Sophia Wan
- Swan Lake Performer: Anwen Hao
- Moonlight Thoughts Performers: Bay Anime Dance
- Ink-dyed Blue and White Performers: Dancing Diary Group
- Chinese Kungfu: Kung Fu Kid Performer: Brendan Wang
- Chinese Kungfu: Realm of Integration Performers: Pure Shao Lin Kung Fu
The dance performances mesmerized everyone with their grace, creativity, and energy. From Anwen Hao’s portrayal of “Aurora” to the expressive movements of Bay Anime Dance in “Moonlight Thoughts,” and the impressive Kung Fu acts from Brendan Wang and Pure Shao Lin Kung Fu, each performance showcased remarkable skill and artistic flair. Their stunning acts brought dynamic energy to the event.
Chinese Sensational: Drama and Entertainment
- Drama: The Little Painter Outwits Jin Bao Cai Performers: Sunny’s Drama
- Drama: Legends of the Chinese New Year Performers: Sunny’s Drama
- Piano: Ronda Alla Turca Performer: Elsa Gessesse
- English Talk Show Performer: Amy Yu
- Magic Performer: Hu Zepi
These diverse performances added a unique blend of art, culture, and entertainment to the event. From the spirited Kung Fu acts to the captivating magic tricks by Hu Zepi, and the thought-provoking dramas from Sunny’s Drama, the range of performances enriched the experience. Elsa Gessesse’s piano performance and Amy Yu’s engaging talk show brought even more vibrancy to the stage, showcasing an incredible fusion of talents. All these acts together made the event truly extraordinary.
Once again, we express our deepest gratitude to the Bigbang Artwork team, our dedicated collaborators, generous sponsors, esteemed partners, and talented performers for their invaluable support in making the CCTV Student Channel Lunar New Year Gala a success. Your contributions and performances were instrumental in bringing this spectacular celebration to life!
Edited by Bomi Park, Big Bang Artwork English Social Media Marketing
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