Get ready to slither into 2025! 🐍 China Media Group (CMG) has just dropped the official theme and logo for its 2025 Spring Festival Gala, and it's all about keeping those spirits awake as we enter the Year of the Snake! 🎉
Set to kick off in late January 2025, the gala's theme, \"Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirits Awake\" (\"巳巳如意，生生不息\"), is a vibrant invitation to Chinese communities worldwide to join in the grand New Year's Eve celebration. It's time to celebrate new beginnings and endless possibilities! ✨
In Chinese tradition, time is cyclical, with the lunar calendar spinning through 60-year cycles. Each year is represented by 10 \"Tiangan\" (Heavenly Stems) and 12 \"Dizhi\" (Earthly Branches) characters. For the upcoming Year of the Snake, the characters are \"乙巳.\" Pretty cool, right? 🌙
The gala's logo is as meaningful as it is stylish. It features two \"巳\" characters side by side—the left one upright and the right one flipped like a mirror image. This design mirrors how traditional pairs of \"ruyi\" are placed in Chinese culture. A ruyi is more than just décor; it's a symbol of wishes coming true! 🧧
The theme combines this cultural richness with the spirit of renewal. The first part reflects the hope for good fortune, while the second part, a popular Chinese expression, symbolizes the endless cycle of life. It’s all about embracing change while honoring tradition! 🌏
So mark your calendars and get ready to welcome the Year of the Snake with open arms and awakened spirits! Let's make 2025 a year to remember! 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
