The Evolution of LED Displays in China’s Spring Festival Gala (2023-2025)

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On 03/20/2025

The CCTV Spring Festival Gala (Chunwan) is a highly anticipated cultural event that showcases the latest advancements in LED display technology. Over the past three years, LED technology has significantly transformed the gala’s stage design, incorporating 8K UHD, AI-powered AR, naked-eye 3D, XR virtual production, and immersive interactive systems.

This article explores the evolution of LED displays in the Spring Festival Gala from 2023 to 2025, highlighting key technologies, industry-leading manufacturers, and their contributions.

Table of Contents

2023: 8K UHD + VR 3D Image Rendering

The 2023 CCTV Spring Festival Gala was a milestone in LED display technology, featuring:

First-ever 8K UHD + 3D immersive sound live broadcast.
Debut of China’s self-developed 8K UHD cameras.
AI-driven multi-resolution broadcasting (HD/4K/8K).
3D immersive audio to replicate live event soundscapes.
VR 3D image rendering, developed by CCTV, for real-time digital artwork visualization.

LED Display Manufacturers & Contributions

AET Altai: Supplied QCOB series LED displays (P1.8) for the main stage, delivering 1K/2K resolution and capable of scaling to 8K+ resolution.
Unilumin: Created a naked-eye 3D interactive background, seamlessly blending tradition and modernity.

The application of VR 3D rendering and ultra-high-resolution displays revolutionized the Gala, making it more visually immersive than ever before.

2024: 6,800㎡ LED Displays + AI-powered AR Rendering

Building on 2023’s success, the 2024 CCTV Spring Festival Gala introduced:

An AI-assisted free-viewpoint shooting system for dynamic angles.
AI + AR real-time rendering for seamless virtual-human interaction.
First-ever immersive interactive stage system, creating a hyper-realistic performance space.

LED Display Manufacturers & Contributions

Leyard: Provided 3,000㎡ of LED displays for the main venue and Kashgar sub-venue, enhancing the immersive experience.
AET Altai: Supplied 1,000㎡ of LED screens (QV series) for the XR+VP ultra-HD fusion system.
Gloishine: Delivered 1,400㎡ of transparent LED screens and 500㎡ of AR interactive LED floors for the Xi’an sub-venue, while also designing a multi-dimensional stage for the Shenyang and Changsha venues.

Through these innovations, the 2024 Gala broke new ground in LED display technology, making virtual interactions more seamless and lifelike.

2025: 6,000㎡ LED Displays + Mechanical Lift Screens, Naked-eye 3D, and Virtual Reality

The 2025 Spring Festival Gala took LED display applications to unprecedented levels with:

Mechanical lift screens creating a dynamic, multi-layered “Ruyi” stage.
Naked-eye 3D technology, enhancing realism without glasses.
AI-powered LED space rendering, generating high-precision digital backdrops.
Unreal Engine (UE) special effects integrated into stage visuals.

Industry-Leading LED Manufacturers & Their Contributions

1. Leyard (With Digital Tiger Subsidiary)

Supplied 1,500㎡ of LED displays for Beijing and Wuxi venues.
Utilized AI-driven lighting control to enhance stage presentation.

2. Unilumin

Contributed core technology support, stage design, and digital content production.
Implemented naked-eye 3D, XR virtual production, and AI-enhanced LED visuals.

3. Gloishine

Covered multiple venues, including Beijing, Wuhan, Lhasa, and Wuxi, with 3,000㎡ of high-resolution LED displays.

4. NovaStar

Provided comprehensive LED display control solutions, ensuring seamless transitions across different stage elements.

5. Colorlight

Delivered high-precision pixel pitch LED displays, ensuring consistent high resolution and color accuracy.

6. Siforward Technology

Enabled stable high-speed signal transmission through X7 and X8 switching systems.

7. Chipfountain

Powered 3,000㎡ of Beijing’s main venue LED screens with high-refresh display drivers (CFD555 & CFD335).

8. LiKYLIN (New Vision Technology)

Provided 750㎡ of customized dual-power LED displays, a centerpiece of the “Ruyi” stage.

With eight leading LED display companies involved, the 2025 Gala marked the highest industry participation in history, reinforcing LED technology’s importance in large-scale productions.

Conclusion

The integration of LED displays in the Spring Festival Gala demonstrates their growing influence in stage design. From 8K UHD and AI-powered AR to XR virtual production and naked-eye 3D, LED technology has revolutionized live event visuals.

Key takeaways from 2023-2025:

AI-powered rendering & AR integration create lifelike virtual environments.
Naked-eye 3D and XR enhance audience immersion.
Modular LED systems allow for dynamic stage transformations.
Industry collaboration has driven LED display technological advancements.

With rapid progress in LED technology, interactive displays, and AI-driven content creation, we can expect even more groundbreaking innovations in future stage productions.