2013 is the year of snake and the lunar New Year's Eve falls on Feb 9th. There are just about 50 days to go to the big night, and the gala director is busily preparing.
Ha Wen, director of CCTV's 2013 Spring Festival Gala, said, "There will be a lot of music. We'll have big stars of pop music such as Jackie Cheung and girl group SHE from Taiwan. I can't tell you more and spoil the surprise. But viewers will definitely be entertained on the night!"
This is Ha Wen and her crew's second stint at directing the spring festival gala. Last year's event proved a great success.
Ha Wen says last year they realize their dream for the first time, and this year they will do it again and give an entertainment feast to people across the country.
Ha said, "We watch the news and pay a lot of attention to what's happening in our country in 2012. They will be reflected in some of the programs in the gala. It will appeal to the public."
CCTV's 2013 spring festival gala will be aired from 8pm on Feb 9th. The nearly five-hour event always features a variety of acts, including dance, music, comedy and magic.
The annual event has notched up several world records, such as the largest audience for an annual variety show, most performing artists and longest.