

Round Table presents: CGTN Super Night - 2025 Spring Festival Celebration (Audio Edition) Part 6
Jan 29, 2025
Professor Tung, an expert on Chinese film and culture, discusses the vibrant Spring Festival movie season and gala celebrations. He dives into the emotional themes of love and connection, and sheds light on family traditions like dumpling-making that enhance community bonds. Excitement builds as they reflect on cultural performances and the significance of the Year of the Snake, all while highlighting the crossroads of tradition and modernity in storytelling and cinematic experiences during this festive period.
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Silken Strands of Fate Adaptations
- The hosts discuss the viral song "Silken Strands of Fate".
- CGTN re-adapted it with six Chinese opera forms and Shanbei storytelling.
Myrna's Spring Festival Experience
- Myrna participated in Spring Festival activities like dumpling making.
- She felt like part of the family, highlighting the communal aspect of the festival.
Global Dumpling Traditions
- The hosts discuss different dumpling traditions across cultures.
- Myrna describes sfiha, a Middle Eastern appetizer with various stuffings.