Spring Festival gala on China-Laos trains full of innovation

The "Moving Forward” 2026 Yunnan International Spring Festival Gala was held on the China-Laos Railway cross-border passenger trains on Feb. 4. The gala holds importance in diplomacy, cultural exchange, and international communication, serving as an innovative practice in building the China-Laos Community with a Shared Future.

The "Moving Forward” 2026 Yunnan International Spring Festival Gala

At the 65th anniversary of China-Laos diplomatic relations and the China-Laos Friendship Year 2026, choosing the iconic China-Laos Railway as the platform for this event carries symbolic meaning. Through the "two-way journey" format of the trains, the activity reflects the diplomatic philosophy of mutual respect and win-win cooperation between China and Laos.

Breaking away from the traditional fixed-stage model of cultural exchange, the event transforms the train compartments into dynamic cultural spaces, creating an immersive experience of "performances on the move and exchanges along the journey." This innovation achieves authenticity of setting, continuity of time and space, and hands-on interaction, offering a new paradigm for cross-border cultural exchange.

The event also demonstrates innovation in communication strategy. With Yunnan International Communication Center focusing on overseas social media and Yunnan Media Group managing domestic platforms, a "home-abroad coordination" framework has been established for communication. This ensures timely updates for domestic audiences while directly reaching international audiences through overseas platforms.