The 2024 Spring Festival Gala, a traditional Chinese grand festival party, has recently spread eye-catching news. The big change of the director team, especially the replacement of the 73-year-old Zhang Yimou, and the strong position of the first sister of CCTV, undoubtedly brought new highlights and expectations to this much-watched party.
First of all, Zhang Yimou's exit is not surprising. As one of China's most famous directors, Zhang Yimou's work has a wide impact on the world. However, as he gets older, his ability to control large events may suffer. After all, he is over the age of old, and it is difficult to compare with his younger self in terms of energy and reaction speed. So, it may be the best option to replace him with a more dynamic and creative director.
Yu Lei's succession makes people see CCTV's new ideas for the Spring Festival Gala. As a senior director of CCTV, Yu Lei has performed well in many large-scale events in the past. Her addition will undoubtedly bring new vitality and creativity to the Spring Festival Gala. And her ability to integrate traditional and modern elements also makes people look forward to the Spring Festival Gala in 2024.
At the same time, the top position of the first sister of CCTV is also eye-catching. Although the specific list has not yet been announced, it is foreseeable that this CCTV first sister will be indisputable in terms of qualifications and strength. Her hosting style is steady and generous, but at the same time she is friendly and can control the audience well. Her addition will undoubtedly bring a more professional and high-end host lineup to the Spring Festival Gala.
However, the reform of the Spring Festival Gala does not stop at the replacement of directors and hosts. From the form to the content of the program, it needs to be comprehensively innovated and improved. Especially in the current era of information explosion, the audience's tastes are becoming more and more diverse, and the requirements for programs are getting higher and higher. Therefore, the reform of the Spring Festival Gala is imperative.
In general, the 2024 Spring Festival Gala team change is both a challenge and an opportunity. Whether it is Zhang Yimou's withdrawal or Yu Lei and CCTV's first sister's ascension, it is a new attempt and experiment for the Spring Festival Gala. We look forward to their ability to bring a unique and wonderful Spring Festival Gala feast to the audience in the coming days.