KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival, which kicked off on Oct 18, offered residents and visitors a fantastical journey through light and shadow with a series of light installations and nearly 300 commercial, cultural, tourism and sports activities.
The festival is more than a light show, but a district-wide showcase of the art of light and shadow, merging modern technology with artistic brilliance to provide a visual feast for the public.
Scheduled to run until Nov 10, the immersive light artwork "Tree of Life" that revolves around the Olympic Sports Center Area is one of the festival's biggest highlights.
The overall light design connects iconic landmarks, including Olympic Green, the Olympic Tower, the Bird's Nest, the Water Cube, and the National Speed Skating Oval, creating a visual string along the northernmost point of Beijing's Central Axis.
The "trunk" connects the Central Axis with the main venue, while the "crown" is woven from vibrant light artworks, nurturing "fruits of life".
This artwork not only interprets the enduring vitality of a city with rich cultural heritage but also poetically expresses the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Themed "AI in Chaoyang", this year's festival highlighted international characteristics, technological innovation, and cultural ambience, according to a statement.
The festival is very high-tech, with many artworks incorporating online platforms, digital avatars, augmented reality (AR) experiences, the metaverse, and interactive robots, echoing the theme and showcasing the achievements of Chaoyang's digital and cultural industries.
The festival's international flair is another notable characteristic, with diverse, unique artworks such as "Hulahoop", "Nura", and "Color Cubed" created by artists from France and Australia, among other countries, erected on the lawn, demonstrating the global appeal of Chaoyang.
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