2021-02-07 18:35:48 GMT2021-02-08 02:35:48(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
HOUSTON, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) A grand Spring Festival gala organized in the U.S. city of Houston was staged online to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year Saturday night.
Efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the past year were highlighted in the celebration. The show started with the Symphony of Festive Overture performed by the Texas Medical Center Orchestra including doctors, nurses and pharmacists.
Together with all kinds of performances by local and overseas artists, New Year greetings were sent by politicians and community leaders.
In a video, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner expressed gratitude and warm Lunar New Year wishes to the Chinese community.