China News Service, Kashgar, Xinjiang, February 8 (Ma Xiaodong) "Today, I received the best New Year gift. I am very touched. It is an honor for me to join the Kashgar branch of this year's Spring Festival Gala." Zeng participated in the performance Tayiljan Yiming, the head of the Xinjiang Lightning Dance Troupe who has participated in the Spring Festival Gala twice, said frankly that as a Xinjiang native, I am very excited to participate in the Spring Festival Gala "at home". I will treasure this gift forever.

  On the 7th, the cultural and creative product distribution ceremony of the Kashgar Branch Venue of the China Central Radio and Television Station's "2024 Spring Festival Gala" (hereinafter referred to as the Kashgar Branch Venue of the China Central Radio and Television Spring Festival Gala) was held at the Kashgar Convention and Exhibition Center. All cast and crew members received gifts full of beautiful things. Prayer commemorative badges, certificates of honor, gift boxes, scarves and other gifts.

  Tai Erjiang, who has been engaged in dance performances for more than 20 years, said: "I participated in the Spring Festival Gala in 2015 and 2016. This year, I will perform on the same stage with my 30 students of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang for the first time. This time, I will distribute cultural creations The souvenir is a recognition and reward for me and my children.”

Tayiljan Yiming is handing over the newly received cultural and creative souvenirs to his "lovers". Photo by Ma Xiaodong

  He said that since arriving in Kashgar on January 2, he and the children in his team have gone through many rehearsals. Everyone is already familiar with the show and will definitely present a sincere performance to the audience on New Year's Eve. .

  Zeng Jian, the Xinjiang director of the Kashgar Branch of the Central Television Spring Festival Gala, said that this Spring Festival Gala is a grand event in the vast land of Xinjiang and a happy event for the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang. All prefectures have sent more than 2,500 "elite soldiers and generals" who have gone through arduous rehearsals. By awarding these cultural and creative souvenirs, I hope everyone can remember this honor and treasure this joy.

  Talking about the highlights and preparations of the Kashgar branch of the Spring Festival Gala, Zeng Jian said: "We are well prepared. This is the largest 'cultural feast' in Xinjiang in the past. The stage design of the venue combines virtual and real, like a dream. , the cultural heritage of the thousand-year-old city is superimposed with modern fashion elements, which not only shows the new look of the ancient city, but also enriches the sense of art and atmosphere. In addition, the cast and crew are not afraid of the severe cold and hardship, working hard and sleeping late at night, and sincerely invite Chinese people from all over the world to The Spring Festival Gala will be held on New Year’s Eve, focusing on the Kashgar branch venue.”

The picture shows the design of the commemorative badge for the Kashgar branch of China Central Radio and Television's "2024 Spring Festival Gala". Photo provided by Zhang Qian, director of Xinjiang Radio and Television Satellite TV Program Center

  It is understood that the commemorative badges issued this time use the "dragon dragon" pattern as the main visual symbol, which symbolizes the energetic and high-spirited spirit of the Chinese people. The brocade pattern of "Five Stars from the East Benefiting China" and the brocade pattern of "Prolonging life and raising children and grandchildren" are the visual symbols of the emblem's background, showing the diversity, unity and endless vitality of Chinese culture, aiming to show the beauty of the Chinese nation's harmony, reunion, happiness and well-being. Pray. (over)