CCTV New Year's Gala

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CCTV New Year's Gala
Directed by Huang Yihe
Zhao An
Jin Yue
Lang Kun
Ha Wen
Feng Xiaogang
... others
Presented by Zhao Zhongxiang
Ni Ping
Zhou Tao
Zhu Jun
Li Yong
Dong Qing
... others
Ending theme"Can't Forget Tonight" (Chinese :难忘今宵)
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
Production
Running timeAround 270 minutes
Original release
Network CCTV-1
CCTV-3
CCTV-4
ReleaseFebruary 12, 1983 (1983-02-12) –
present

The 2018 edition was criticized for a comedy skit focusing on Africa–China relations, and in particular, China's investments in African railways. The skit featured Chinese actress Lou Naiming wearing blackface and a prosthetic buttocks to portray the mother of an African woman. The woman had asked the host to pose as her husband so she wouldn't be subjected to an arranged date. However, after the host exposed the ruse by introducing her wife, the woman's mother excuses it, declaring her love for China and its people. The skit was ridiculed by viewers and social media, especially among local groups and diaspora, for its invocation of African stereotypes. [21]

Absence of pig imagery

The 2007 and 2019 editions, despite celebrating the year of the pig in the Chinese zodiac, eschewed nearly all imagery and language invoking pigs. Some suspected this was due to official sensitivities shown towards Muslim minority groups in China (and in the latter case possibly due to an outbreak of African swine fever). [22]

Blackface (2021)

The 2021 show again featured performers in blackface wearing approximations of African clothing. Like in 2018 it received criticism both within China and internationally. The Chinese foreign ministry responded to criticism by saying that it was not an issue and that anyone saying otherwise must have ulterior motives. [23]

Directors and performers

Directors and hosts

CCTV New Year's Gala
Simplified Chinese 中国中央电视台春节联欢晚会
Traditional Chinese 中國中央電視台春節聯歡晚會
YearDirectorPresentersTV ratings* (%) [24] Multi-screen ratings (%)*Viewers (Million)
1983 Huang Yihe Deng Zaijun, Ma Ji, Jiang Kun, Wang Jingyu, Liu Xiaoqing N/AN/AN/A
1984Huang YiheZhang Shufen, Zhao Zhongxiang, Lu Jing, Huang A'yuan, Jiang Kun, Jiang Lili, Chen SisiN/AN/AN/A
1985Huang YiheMa Ji, Jiang Kun, Zhang Yu, Zhu Yuanyi, Ban Ban N/AN/AN/A
1986Huang Yihe Zhao Zhongxiang, Wang Gang, Jiang Kun, Liu Xiaoqing, Fang Shu, Gu YongfeiN/AN/AN/A
1987Deng ZaijunLi Moran, Wang Gang, Li Xiaofen, Jiang KunN/AN/AN/A
1988Deng Zaijun Sun Daolin, Wang Gang, Jiang Kun, Hou Yaowen, Xue Fei, Wei HuaN/AN/AN/A
1989Zhang XiaohaiZhang Xiaohai, Li Moran, Zhao Zhongxiang, Jiang Kun, Kan Lijun, Li YangN/AN/AN/A
1990Huang YiheZhao ZhongxiangN/AN/AN/A
1991Lang Kun Zhao Zhongxiang, Hu Miao, Ni Ping, Zhang Hongming, Li Ruiying N/AN/AN/A
1992Zhao An Yang Lan, Zhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping N/AN/AN/A
1993Zhang ZiyangLiang Yanling, Li Qing'an, Zhang Yongquan, Yang Lan, Zhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping N/AN/AN/A
1994Lang Kun Ni Ping, Cheng Qian N/AN/AN/A
1995Zhao An Zhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping, Xu GehuiN/AN/AN/A
1996Zhang Xiaohai Zhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping
Shanghai - Cheng Qian, Yuan Ming
Xi'an, Shaanxi - Zhang Xiao, Zhou Tao 		N/AN/AN/A
1997Yuan DewangZhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping, Cheng Qian, Zhou Tao, Zhu Jun, Ya NingN/AN/AN/A
1998Meng XinZhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping, Zhou Tao, Zhu Jun, Ya Ning, Wang XuechunN/AN/AN/A
1999Liu Tiemin, Huang Xiaohai, Chen YuluZhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping, Zhou Tao, Zhu JunN/AN/AN/A
2000 Zhao An, Zhang XiaohaiZhao Zhongxiang, Ni Ping, Zhou Tao, Zhu Jun, Zhao An, Zhao Wei, Zhang Xiaohai, Deric Wan, Brenda Wang, Pu Cunxin, Niu Qun, Feng Gong, Yang Lan, Jiang Kun, Bai Yansong, Wen Qing, Zhao Lin, Cao Ying, Li Xiaomeng, Cui Yongyuan, Wen Xingyu, Ju Ping N/AN/AN/A
2001Wang Xianping, Wang Xiansheng, Jin YueZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Zhang Zheng, Cao Ying33.2N/A638
2002 Chen Yulu Ni Ping, Zhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong, Wang Xiaoya, Wen Qing
Shenzhen, Guangdong - Cao Ying, Zhang Zheng		35.1N/AN/A
2003Jin YueNi Ping, Zhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong33.8N/AN/A
2004Yuan DewangNi Ping, Zhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong36.4N/AN/A
2005Lang KunZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong, Dong Qing37.6N/AN/A
2006Lang KunZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong, Dong Qing, Zhang Zequn, Liu Fangfei31.7N/AN/A
2007Jin YueZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong, Dong Qing, Zhang Zequn, Liu Fangfei31.4N/AN/A
2008Chen Linchun, Zhang XiaohaiZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Li Yong, Dong Qing, Zhang Zequn, Liu Fangfei, Bai Yansong 32.4N/AN/A
2009Lang KunZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Dong Qing, Zhang Zequn, Bai Yansong, Zhu Xun 34.8N/AN/A
2010Jin YueZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Dong Qing, Zhang Zequn, Ren Luyu, Ouyang Xiadan 30.9N/AN/A
2011Chen Linchun, Ma Dong, Liu GangZhu Jun, Zhou Tao, Dong Qing, Li Yong, Zhang Zequn, Zhu Xun31.0N/AN/A
2012 Ha Wen Zhu Jun, Li Yong, Dong Qing, Bi Fujian, Sa Beining, Li Sisi 32.8N/A770
2013Ha WenZhu Jun, Li Yong, Dong Qing, Bi Fujian, Sa Beining, Li Sisi31.2N/A750
2014 Feng Xiaogang Zhu Jun, Dong Qing, Bi Fujian, Li Sisi, Zhang Guoli 30.933.15705
2015Ha WenZhu Jun, Dong Qing, Kang Hui, Li Sisi, Sa Beining, Zhu Xun, Bi Fujian, Negmat Rahman *28.3729.60690
2016Lü YitaoZhu Jun, Dong Qing, Zhou Tao, Li Sisi, Sa Beining, Negmat Rahman
Xi'an, Shaanxi - Zhu Xun, Xu Jie (Shaanxi Broadcast Corporation, SXBC)
Guangzhou, Guangdong - Ren Luyu, Deng Lu (Guangdong Radio and Television, GRT)
Quanzhou, Fujian - Li Jiaming, Zhao Linshuo (Quanzhou TV)
Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia - Ma Yue, Ourentuya (Inner Mongolia TV, NMTV)		*N/A30.981033
2017Yang DongshengBeijing - Zhu Jun, Dong Qing, Negmat Rahman, Kang Hui, Zhu Xun
Liangshan, Sichuan - Yang Fan, Ahore-Ri (Sichuan Radio & Television, SRT)
Shanghai - Meng Shengnan, Cao Kefan (Shanghai Meida Group, SMG)
Guilin, Guangxi - Zhang Lei, Gao Feng (Guangxi Television, GXTV)
Harbin, Heilongjiang - Guan Tong, Zhou Wei (Heilongjiang Television, HLJTV)		*N/A30.88*N/A
2018Yang DongshengBeijing - Kang Hui, Zhu Xun, Ren Luyu, Li Sisi, Negmat Rahman
Sanya, Hainan - Zhang Zequn, Wang Si (Hainan Television)
Qiandongnan, Guizhou - Ma Yue, Dou Aili (Guizhou Television, GTV)
Tai'an and Qufu, Shandong - Li Jiaming, Li Yi (Shandong Television, SDTV)
Zhuhai, Guangdong - Yang Fan, Gui Jiachen (Zhuhai Television, ZHTV)		1,131
2019Liu ZhenBeijing - Kang Hui, Zhu Xun, Ren Luyu, Li Sisi, Negmat Rahman
Jinggangshan, Jiangxi - Zhang Yu, Yin Song (Jiangxi Television, JTV)
Changchun, Jilin - Zhang Zequn, Yang Fan (Jilin Television)
Shenzhen, Guangdong - Yang Fan, Pangwei (Shenzhen Media Group, SZMG)		30.071, 173
2020Yang DongshengBeijing - Ren Luyu, Negmat Rahman, Tong Liya, Yin Song, Zhang Shuyue
Zhengzhou - Zhang Zequn, Ma Yue, Pang Xiaoge, Mi Na
Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area - Myolie Wu, Daniel Liu, Xu Lunan
2021Chen LinchunRen Luyu, Negmat Rahman, Li Sisi, Long Yang, Zhang Tao
2022Liu ZhenRen Luyu, Negmat Rahman, Li Sisi, Sa Beining, Ma Fanshu
2023Yu LeiRen Luyu, Negmat Rahman, Ma Fanshu, Long Yang, Sa Beining, Wang Jianing
2024TBDTBA

Notes for rating and viewers data

Recurring Performers

As the program is watched by more Chinese than any other program, not just from China itself but also from overseas Chinese and viewers abroad via CCTV's international channels, a performance in the New Year's Gala could propel a relatively unknown name into household talk and national celebrity (and possible international hit status and social media stardom) overnight. Since the beginning of this program many great stars of Chinese pop music have been discovered, comedians started their careers, and Taiwan and Hong Kong singers earning not just exposure to mainland viewers but also attention from fans around the world watching the Gala live or on demand. An appearance by any major Mandopop star on the Gala will expose his or her music to overseas audiences, a newcomer's first song in the program guarantees not just fame and stardom but also a fanbase of millions of TV and online viewers.

The following is a list of people who have gained their fame largely from their performances at the Gala, or whose names have become frequently associated with the Gala through the years. This list is not to be confused with the "guest stars" list below, which identifies celebrities who were famous in their own right prior to their appearance at the Gala. These individuals have been part of the Gala's long history, and are very much the people that many viewers remember from past editions.

Guest appearances

These performers have made appearances at the Gala. They are listed by alphabetical order (by their last name, or if they perform under an artistic name, by that name) based on the common name they are known by internationally. [27]

See also

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