BEIJING, Oct 25 (Bernama-AsiaNet) —
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.