Humanoid Robots Dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala with Kung Fu Performance
Humanoid Robots Dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala with Kung Fu Performance
Humanoid Robots Dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala with Kung Fu Performance
Humanoid robots took center stage alongside young Kung Fu artists during a spectacular martial arts display at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala captivating millions of viewers across China.
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The choreographed routine seamlessly blended traditional Chinese martial arts with advanced robotics, featuring synchronised stunts and coordinated weapon sequences using swords and nunchucks. The performance highlighted the fusion of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology, earning widespread applause from audiences.
The gala precedes the start of the 2026 Spring Festival, which begins Tuesday and ushers in the Year of the Horse. The Spring Festival, marking the Chinese New Year, is the country’s most important traditional holiday.
Watching the annual gala, popularly known as “Chunwan,” is a cherished custom in millions of households. First broadcast in 1983, the Spring Festival Gala holds a Guinness World Record as the world’s most-watched annual television programme, drawing hundreds of millions of viewers each year.
This year’s edition once again showcased a blend of innovation and tradition, symbolising China’s rapid technological advancement while celebrating its rich cultural legacy.

Humanoid Robots Dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala with Kung Fu Performance