Exploring China following CMG Spring Festival Gala program kicks off its first session in Wuxi on April 30. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

The China Media Group's Exploring China following CMG Spring Festival Gala program kicked off its first session at the Yingyueli Block in Huishan Ancient Town, Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on April 30.

The dazzling opening ceremony in Yingyueli Block showcases a fusion of traditional Chinese music and contemporary trends, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Wuxi's cultural tourism.

The reality program gathers guests from all walks of life to visit cultural landmarks in the subvenues of the 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala – Wuxi, Chongqing, Wuhan, and Lhasa.

Xiju Opera show is performed during the first season of the 2025 Wuxi Municipal Art Troupes Excellent Work Exhibition on April 30. [Photo/WeChat account: wuxishilvyouju]

Meanwhile, the first season of the 2025 Wuxi Municipal Art Troupes Excellent Work Exhibition, organized by the Wuxi municipal bureau of culture, broadcasting, television, and tourism, was staged on the same night.

The exhibition showcased a diverse range of art forms including traditional Chinese music, Xiju Opera, pingtan storytelling, modern dance, and more, revitalizing traditional art forms through innovative integration and providing a stage for actors from local art troupes to showcase their talents.