The 2026 Lantern Festival Gala — one of the premier events on China’s entertainment calendar — kicked off Tuesday, celebrating the richness of traditional Chinese culture through a vibrant lineup of performances.⁣ ⁣ Among the highlights, Moonlit Blossoms on the Spring River seamlessly fuses Peking Opera, Kunqu, Huju, Sichuan Opera and other traditional styles with pop music, bringing the poetic spirit of spring to the modern stage.⁣ ⁣ #LanternFestival #ChineseNewYear #Opera #culture #spring