Highlights of CCTV Mid-Autumn Gala revealed
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CRI, August 11, 2011
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Artist's vision of the 2011 CCTV Mid-Autumn Festival Gala. |
This year's Mid-Autumn Festival Gala is set to blend old with new, as pop stars vie with traditional performances and impressive stagecraft to command the audience's attention.
The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, hosted by China Central Television (or CCTV for short) will take place in Jiangmen, Guangdong province on September the 12th this year.
This year's gala will have many unique characteristics, many of which are due to its location. Jiangmen is the original home of many emigrants who have blazed their way to success overseas and their efforts and investment have helped create a special atmosphere in this Guangdong town. Aside from the stylized buildings and fresh sea winds, the Cantonese language of the area has its own charm which will take to the stage at the gala in the form of a number of Cantonese songs.
The gala in its entirety will be divided into three parts.
In relation to the stage design, the set will feature a 'full moon' rising from behind a forest, as well as swooping birds and Jiangmen's special architecture.
The 'falling leaves' theme echoes the Chinese tradition of returning home, and returning to one's roots.
Pop stars like Kris Phillips, Liu Huan and Joey Yung will join the celebrations lending their voices and presence to what promises to be an enticing spectacle.
Audiences both at home and abroad will also have the chance to interact with hosts by sending their wishes.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is an important event on the Chinese calendar. It's celebrated on August 15th, according to the Chinese lunar calendar. On this date, under the full moon, Chinese people get together with their families while enjoying mooncakes, a traditional Chinese snack.
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