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More story telling songs at Spring Festival gala
   CCTV.COM   2004-01-15 10:01:10   

    There's probably no better way to express wishes and emotional feelings than through songs. That's why the most traditional art form has proven itself a perennial favorite at various kinds of galas. And the 2004 CCTV Spring Festival gala is no exception. However, this year, the old songs have a novel twist, mixed in with more stories.

    A group of dancers dressed in gorgeous costumes accompany the singers, the familiar scene seems inadequate to satisfy today′s TV viewers. As the saying goes, the only thing that never changes is change. That's why creators have to continually make innovations.

    A gym has been constructed on the stage, and two representatives of good health, Mr. and Miss Fitness show off not only their muscles and elegant shapes. But more importantly, they showcase a spirit of keeping fit. The captivating melody sung by popular singers, along with the fabulous performance by the body builders creates a whole new musical form. It also promotes a healthy life style.

    From the vigorous beats to the sentimental stories, the familiar theme songs transport listeners back to the captivating plots of the popular TV series over the past year. But the songs are not sung by the original singers. This time, they're sung by the lead actors and actresses in the TV series. This changing performance ushers in a new trend for the Spring Festival gala.


Editor: Sun Weichao  CCTV.com


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