Moonlight graces ancient Shu, lanterns illuminate China. The program list for the “China Media Group 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala” has been released. Set against the natural landscapes of Deyang, Sichuan, the gala features over 30 programs across three chapters: “Mountain Moon Full,” “This Is My Homeland,” and “An Autumn Moon,” creating an enduring artistic conception of the moon shining over mountains and rivers, with emotions filling the human world.

Sharing this moment across the world. At 8 PM tonight, the “China Media Group 2025 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala” will be broadcast on television channels including CCTV-1, CCTV-3, CCTV-4, CCTV-15, 4K Ultra HD Channel, 8K Ultra HD Channel, and CCTV Entertainment Channel, as well as on new media platforms including CCTV News, Yangshipin, Yunting, CCTV.com, CNR.cn, and CRI Online. The broadcast will also air on radio frequencies including Music Radio, Classic Music Radio, Art Radio, Greater Bay Area Voice, Taiwan Strait Voice, Chinese Global Radio, and South China Sea Voice. Audiences can also watch through various methods including “Vertical Screen Viewing” and “Yangshipin 8K Projection.”

The Mid-Autumn Festival Gala will also be simultaneously broadcast on mainstream media in multiple countries including ODK Media in the United States, China-Arab TV in the UAE, Switch TV in Kenya, China-Colombia News Network in Colombia, and The Mirror in Sri Lanka, as well as on Hong Kong and Macau media outlets.

On this Mid-Autumn Festival night, join us in admiring the bright moon and sharing the joy of family reunion!

Shu

“Shu” was an ancient Chinese state that existed during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD) in what is now the Sichuan Basin. It was founded by Liu Bei and is famously romanticized in the historical novel “Romance of the Three Kingdoms” for its rivalry with the states of Wei and Wu. The state is historically significant for the leadership of its chancellor, Zhuge Liang, who is celebrated as a brilliant strategist.

China

China is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over four millennia and major contributions such as the Han Dynasty’s Silk Road. It is renowned for its profound cultural heritage, including ancient philosophies like Confucianism, and iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Today, it is a rapidly modernizing global power that continues to blend its rich traditions with contemporary development.

Deyang

Deyang is a prefecture-level city in China’s Sichuan province, known for its advanced manufacturing industry, particularly in heavy machinery and equipment. Historically, it is most famous for the Sanxingdui archaeological site located within its Guanghan county, which revealed a previously unknown Bronze Age civilization that dramatically altered the understanding of early Chinese history. The discovery of spectacular bronze masks and artifacts at Sanxingdui indicates a highly developed and unique culture that thrived over 3,000 years ago.

Sichuan

Sichuan is a southwestern Chinese province renowned for its distinctively spicy and numbing cuisine, which heavily utilizes Sichuan peppercorns. Historically, it was the location of the ancient Shu and Ba kingdoms and later became a major cultural and agricultural center, famously irrigated by the Dujiangyan system built over 2,000 years ago. The province is also famous for its giant panda sanctuaries, which are dedicated to the conservation of the endangered species.

CCTV-1

CCTV-1 is the flagship terrestrial television channel of China Central Television (CCTV), the national broadcaster of China. It was launched in 1958 as China’s first television channel, originally named “Beijing Television” before being rebranded to CCTV in 1978. As the primary channel of the state network, it primarily broadcasts news, propaganda, and major national events to a mass audience across the country.

CCTV-3

CCTV-3 is a national television channel in China operated by China Central Television (CCTV), dedicated primarily to entertainment and variety programming. It was officially launched in 1986 and has since become one of the most popular channels in the country, known for broadcasting music, dance, comedy shows, and large-scale galas. The channel plays a significant role in showcasing domestic entertainment and has been a key platform for promoting Chinese pop culture and artists.

CCTV-4

CCTV-4 is an international Chinese-language television channel operated by China Central Television (CCTV), launched in 1992. It primarily serves overseas Chinese audiences and foreigners interested in China, broadcasting news, documentaries, and cultural programs. Its purpose is to project China’s perspectives and promote Chinese culture globally.

CCTV-15

CCTV-15 is a Chinese television channel operated by China Central Television (CCTV) dedicated to music and arts programming. It was launched in 2004, originally named the “Music Channel,” to provide a platform for classical, folk, and popular music from China and around the world. The channel aims to promote musical culture and education for a national audience.