In a vibrant gathering in Beijing, China Media Group (CMG) kicked off preparations for its landmark ‘2026 Spring Festival Opera Gala’ with a packed press conference. Attendees included delegates from key cultural institutions like Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China’s National Archives, the China Theatre Association, and premier opera venues, joined by a who’s who of established and up-and-coming performers.
Breaking new ground, the gala heads to Guangxi for its main show – a strategic move to revitalize traditional opera amid Spring Festival festivities with trendy, youth-oriented innovations. This fusion of ancient traditions and tech advancements aims to keep opera relevant and radiant today.
Video integration will spotlight ASEAN cultural motifs, creating a global stage for cross-cultural harmony and shared learning. As China’s minority-population hub, Guangxi embodies ethnic solidarity and cultural fusion, making it the perfect backdrop.
Audiences can look forward to electrifying acts from national opera luminaries and ASEAN guests, blending patriotic essence, modern aesthetics, and regional flavors in a Spring Festival extravaganza.
The scale is massive: around 80 troupes representing 30+ opera genres, with over 1,000 artists – headlined by 100+ icons, newcomers, actors, and vocalists – promising a cultural feast like no other.