5th New Zealand Chinese Network Spring Festival Gala 新西兰华人网络春晚
On February 2nd, 2025 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year), Boya Zheng was invited to perform at the 5th New Zealand Chinese Network Spring Festival Gala. This event was jointly organised by the New Zealand Pacific Cultural and Arts Development Association and the New Zealand New Chinese Cultural Exchange Association. Distinguished guests included His Excellency Wang Xiaolong, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to New Zealand, the Cook Islands, and Niue; Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand; Consul General Chen Shijie from the Consulate General of China in Auckland; Consul General He Ying from the Consulate General of China in Christchurch; Rt. Hon. Chris Hipkins, Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party and former Prime Minister of New Zealand; Hon. Jenny Salesa, New Zealand Labour Party Member of Parliament; mayors from various New Zealand cities; overseas Chinese associations, government offices, and other guest representatives from multiple provinces and cities in China. These leaders, via the online Spring Festival Gala, sent warm Lunar New Year greetings to global audiences.
The Spring Festival Gala, lasting over three hours, brought together artists and cultural workers from both China and New Zealand, featuring a wide array of performances such as songs, dances, instrumental music, orchestral music, wind and percussion instruments, acrobatics, magic, crosstalk, ancient book recitation, and poetic paintings, creating a fascinating audiovisual feast full of festive spirit.
As a treasure of China’s 5,000-year civilisation, the guzheng has always held a prominent place in the promotion of Chinese traditional culture. During the gala, Boya Guzheng performed Bu Bu Gao (Step by Step Higher) to send New Year wishes to global viewers. This popular classic, with its lively and upbeat melody and progressively building rhythm, embodies a joyful and prosperous atmosphere. Boya Guzheng's performance balanced both delicate and vigorous expressions, inheriting traditional charm while showcasing youthful energy, adding a strong festive touch to the entire event. The sound of the guzheng echoed beautifully, lingering in the air, as if transporting the audience through time and space, immersing them in the unique charm of Chinese traditional music.
In this moment of renewal and new beginnings, we also take this opportunity to send our sincerest blessings for the Year of the Snake: may the new year be as agile as the snake, quick-witted and smart, filled with lasting good fortune, health, and success!
2025年2月2日（正月初五），新西兰博雅筝团受邀参演了第五届新西兰华人网络春节联欢晚会，该活动由新西兰太平洋文化艺术发展协会与新西兰新中文化交流协会联合主办。中华人民共和国驻新西兰兼库克群岛和纽埃特命全权大使王小龙阁下、新西兰总理Rt. Hon. Christopher Luxon、中国驻奥克兰总领馆陈世杰总领事、中国驻克赖斯特彻奇总领馆何颖总领事、新西兰工党党魁、前新西兰总理Rt. Hon. Chris Hipkins、新西兰工党国会议员Hon. Jenny Salesa，以及新西兰各大城市市长、中国多个省市的侨联、侨办及海外联谊会等嘉宾，通过网络春晚向全球观众送上了温暖的新春祝福。
这场历时三个多小时的春晚汇聚了来自中国和新西兰的艺术家及文艺工作者，节目涵盖歌曲、舞蹈、器乐、管弦乐、吹打乐、杂技、魔术、快板书、古书说唱、音诗画等多种艺术形式。光影交错，妙趣横生，带来了一场年味十足、精彩纷呈的视听盛宴。
作为中国五千年文明的瑰宝，古筝在传播中华优秀传统文化的舞台上始终占据重要位置。在晚会上，博雅筝团以古筝齐奏《步步高》为全球观众送上新春祝福。这首脍炙人口的经典名曲以欢快跳跃的旋律、层层递进的节奏，展现了节节高升、喜庆祥和的氛围。博雅筝团的演绎刚柔相济、张弛有度，既传承了传统韵味，又展现了青春活力，为整场晚会增添了浓厚的节日气息。琴声悠扬，余韵袅袅，仿佛带领观众穿越时空，沉浸在中华传统音乐的独特魅力之中。
在这个万象更新的美好时刻，我们也借此机会向大家送上最诚挚的蛇年祝福：愿新的一年灵动如蛇，机智敏捷，福运绵长，安康顺遂！
