A stage of home: CMG completes second rehearsal for 2026 Spring Festival Gala
With a shared commitment to family and country, the Spring Festival Gala celebrates a steadily improving quality of life and the vitality of a new era.
With a shared commitment to family and country, the Spring Festival Gala celebrates a steadily improving quality of life and the vitality of a new era.
Whether you’re sketching your dream horse, writing “horse” in your language, or crafting any horse-inspired creation – we want to see it.
Drawing inspiration from China’s rich traditional culture, the gala weaves in horse-themed elements that symbolize perseverance, self-reliance and an enterprising spirit.
The four horse-themed mascots – Qiqi, Jiji, Chichi, and Chengcheng – are portrayed as spirited, lively and adorable horses, full of vitality and confidence.
The historic site is opening its doors to the public free of charge as part of the festive season celebrations, offering visitors an opportunity to explore some of the country’s most significant landmarks.
Let us strive to make Reconciliation Day a meaningful and impactful celebration, said Jerry Mayila Elderly People Movement for Change member
Marking the Year of the Horse, the gala’s theme is set as “Galloping Steed, Onward Unstoppable,” promising a vibrant and ambitious cultural spectacle.
The break is part of the Term Two school calendar, and education officials have encouraged learners to enjoy the time off while preparing for the busy academic period ahead.
South Africa’s Chinese community, though relatively small, has enriched our nation’s multicultural tapestry for generations.
The President will commence the day with a wreath-laying ceremony scheduled for 10:00 at the Sharpeville Memorial Site, after which he will deliver a keynote speech at the George Thabe Cricket Grounds in Sharpeville.