BEIJING, CHINA -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 25 October 2024 - As night falls, the outdoor theater at the south
gate of Beijing Olympic Green dazzles with vibrant colors, quietly
unveiling a feast of light and shadow. On the night of October 18, the
2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival officially kicked
off, offering 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 set
to continue until November 10.
One of the festival's biggest highlights is the immersive light artwork
"Tree of Life" that centers around the Olympic Sports Center Area. 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.
This year's festival features the theme "AI in Chaoyang," emphasizing
international characteristics, technological innovation, and cultural
ambiance. The festival is very high-tech, with many artworks
incorporating online platforms, digital avatars, 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.
The festival is more than a light show, but a district-wide showcase of
the art of light and shadow. The whole district is actively engaged,
with the Olympic Sports Center Area and the Liangma River Cultural and
Economic Belt as the twin cores of the festival, in addition to other
10-plus venues at the Central Business District (CBD), the Urban
Innovation Center on Chaoyangmen Outer Street, the Dawangjing Business
District and other business districts. The time-honored yet trendy city
of Beijing, a host of both Summer and Winter Olympics, eagerly awaits
guests from all directions amid the dazzling lights.