"No matter how long it takes, you will always be by our side, dependent on each other, with deep love..." In the melodious singing of the song "Leading Navigation", the 2024 "Spring Around the World" Hong Kong consolation performance for overseas Chinese came to a successful conclusion during the Lantern Festival .

On February 23rd and 24th, the Hong Kong and Macao troupe of the "Spring Around the World" art troupe performed twice in a row at the Hong Kong Coliseum (referred to as the "Coliseum"), presenting the long-awaited "Hong Kong Spring Festival Gala" to Hong Kong citizens.

　　"Reunion" with Hong Kong friends during the Lantern Festival has been the "schedule" maintained by the "Spring Festival Around the World" art troupe in Hong Kong for many years, and it has also become a New Year activity that many Hong Kong citizens are looking forward to.

The frequent applause, laughter, and cheers from the Coliseum are becoming common memories for more and more Hong Kong citizens.

　　Continuous promotion of wonderful theatrical performances

　　Accompanied by the singing of "The Bay Area is Hometown", the audience came to take their seats one after another, and the atmosphere was warm.

The party kicked off with a gun drill performance by the honor guard of the PLA Hong Kong Garrison.

　　Zhuo Yingxing, Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong SAR Government, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. He said that tonight's program was very rich, filled with strong national feelings among the singing and dancing, "allowing citizens to understand the colorful culture of the mainland of the motherland." , to enhance national pride.”

　　"In 1997, I witnessed the exciting historical moment of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. I have a special relationship with Hong Kong. In the past two days, I was immersed in the lively and joyful New Year atmosphere in Hong Kong. I saw the streets Masters were coming and going, tourists were everywhere, and people's faces were filled with joy. I was deeply moved. I truly felt that the Pearl of the Orient still has its charm, and I also truly felt that Hong Kong has re-radiated due to its prosperity and harmony. Infinite charm." Zhu Liu, head of the Hong Kong and Macao troupe of the "Four Seas Together" art troupe, said emotionally in his speech.

　　The "Spring Together" performance for overseas Chinese in Hong Kong was hosted by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council and the All-China Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, hosted by the Hong Kong Federation of Overseas Chinese Societies, and co-organized by more than 160 organizations from all walks of life in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong and Macao troupe is led by the China Coal Mine Art Troupe and invites well-known artists from China Opera and Dance Theater, Tianjin Conservatory of Music and other institutions to integrate songs, dances, instrumental music and other art forms to present wonderful theatrical performances for two consecutive days, which can accommodate nearly 7,000 people. The Coliseum was packed with spectators.

　　Send good wishes for the Lantern Festival

　　In the familiar melody of the song "May I Live Longer", the dancers danced gracefully while singing the words and phrases from "Shui Tiao Songtou: When Will the Bright Moon Come" by Su Shi, a writer of the Northern Song Dynasty.

He Lishan, general director of the Hong Kong and Macao troupe "Spring Together" and deputy director of the China Coal Mine Art Troupe, said: "The men's group dance "The Bright Moon Shines on People" is the latest original piece launched by the Coal Mine Art Troupe. It integrates dance with recitation and singing, and artistically presents the emotions expressed by ancient people. The vivid scene of "hands dancing and feet dancing" fully demonstrates the romantic and broad sentiments in Su Shi's original work. We also use this work to convey to our compatriots in Hong Kong during the Lantern Festival that "I hope we will live long and share the beauty of the moon together thousands of miles away". Good wishes."

　　In this performance, the Coal Mine Art Troupe also brought group dances such as the Jiaozhou Yangko "Who Doesn't Say My Hometown Is Good" and the Mongolian dance "Bowl Dance".

The entire performance was rich and diverse, with Wang Hongwei, the singer and dean of the Tianjin Conservatory of Music, performing the melodious song "In That Distant Place", and singer Wulan Tuya performing the sonorous and powerful song "Like the New Era". "Horse Horse Pole".

"Tai Chi Qin Xia" played by erhu player Chen Jun is full of chivalrous tenderness, and "Gallanting Horse" is hearty and hearty, bringing audio-visual enjoyment to the audience.

　　Mongolian singer Ulan Tuya, who has participated in "Spring Together" for many times, was also moved by the enthusiasm of the Hong Kong audience.

"The warm atmosphere at the scene infected me unconsciously," she said. "I hope music can become a bridge for cultural exchanges between Hong Kong compatriots and the mainland of the motherland. I also welcome more Hong Kong compatriots to visit my hometown of Inner Mongolia prairie."

　　As the second generation descendant of "Chen's Erhu", Chen Jun, director of the Folk Music Department of Tianjin Conservatory of Music, said: "This performance brings my original piece "Tai Chi Qin Xia" and the classic piece "War Horse Galloping" composed by my father. I hope that New and old friends can take this opportunity to experience the charm of Erhu and enhance the public’s interest in and understanding of Chinese folk music."

　　"The Erhu played tonight was so good, it just tastes like this!" said Wu Xiaojiang, a Hong Kong citizen who has been in Hong Kong for more than 40 years. The last time he watched "Spring Festival" was 4 years ago. This time he and his wife looked forward to it. , daughter-in-law and two grandchildren came to watch the show together.

"What I liked most about the scene was the erhu playing and the old songs sung by the singers, which immediately resonated with us," he said.

　　Feel the care from the motherland

　　When Wang Hongwei sang "The Sun That Rises and Never Sets on the Grassland", the audience spontaneously turned on the lights of their mobile phones and shook their phones along with the melody, and the Coliseum gradually turned into a sea of ​​bright lights.

"When the 'starlights' shined in the Coliseum and I listened to the familiar melody, I felt moved in my heart. I felt that this song lit up the hearts of all the audience." Hong Kong Federation of Overseas Chinese Societies who watched the performance at the scene Yu Weijie, director of the Association’s Youth Committee, said.

Qian Yanying, a relative of a returned overseas Chinese from Myanmar, said with a smile, "I love singing very much. I am so excited to hear Teacher Wang Hongwei's singing live!"

　　"After four years, 'Four Seas Together' returned to the Coliseum, and the response from Hong Kong people was very enthusiastic. The performance was hard to get a ticket for, far exceeding our expectations." said Huang Chuji, president of the Hong Kong Federation of Overseas Chinese Societies, "Four Seas Together" The "Spring" performance to comfort overseas Chinese has been held in Hong Kong since 2011. It is a New Year gift sent by the mainland to Hong Kong compatriots. It has become an important celebration event in Hong Kong society during the Spring Festival and is deeply welcomed and loved by Hong Kong compatriots.

　　Liao Yuxuan, executive vice president and secretary-general of the Hong Kong Federation of Overseas Chinese Societies, participated in the specific preparations for the performance in Hong Kong. He said that this year, the Hong Kong Federation of Overseas Chinese Societies and Societies has adopted an innovative cooperation model, with more activities co-organized by societies, and the civil affairs of Hong Kong's 18 districts. The ticket distribution by the Secretariat also goes deeper into the public, which also allows more Hong Kong citizens to come and watch the performance.

　　During the two performances, many young faces could always be seen in the audience.

Hong Kong citizen Tang Yuan brought her 5-year-old son to watch the performance.

"Whether it is the performance by the honor guard of the Hong Kong Garrison or the folk songs and dances that incorporate the characteristics of many parts of the mainland, they are all very exciting. This performance is like a vivid 'Chinese culture class' for Hong Kong children, and it also makes us I feel the full love and positive energy from the motherland," she said.

(People's Daily Overseas Edition)