Which Chinese New Year TV variety show is commonly abbreviated as Chunwan?

The Chinese New Year TV variety show commonly abbreviated as Chunwan is the CMG Spring Festival Gala.

The program is a large televised variety show produced by China Media Group, the state media organization that succeeded China Central Television as the formal producer. Its Chinese name is commonly shortened to Chunwan, written 春晚, literally “Spring Evening.” It is broadcast on Chinese New Year's Eve.

The gala combines singing, dance, comedy, traditional opera, acrobatics, and large-scale visual performances. It also carries official cultural and political messaging, making it more than an ordinary entertainment special. Family members often watch it together while preparing for or celebrating the Lunar New Year.

The event was formerly known as the CCTV New Year's Gala, so older references and quiz answers may use that name. It is not the Lantern Festival Gala, which belongs to the festival held after the New Year period, and it should not be confused with unrelated award ceremonies such as the Golden Eagle Awards.