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Dazzling light festival kicks off in Beijing 2024/10/26 source: Print

The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival kicked off on Friday night, enchanting visitors with dazzling light displays, various food stalls and lively performances.

The colorful event, held in several popular recreational areas in Beijing's Chaoyang District, is scheduled to run from Oct 18 to Nov 10.

At Beijing Olympic Park, diverse light displays, exquisitely crafted sculptures, and an intangible heritage-themed dance parade captivated both citizens and tourists, drawing them to take a look, take photos, and fully immerse themselves in this grand outdoor light festival.

Also as a part of the event, a vibrant food fair is offering attendees a unique culinary experience with flavors from around the world.

"Here, I can actually feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage, enjoy tasty foods from various countries and regions, and admire the beautiful light displays," said a Beijing citizen.

The event created a vibrant artistic and entertaining experience for viewers by projecting light effects onto different urban settings like buildings, trees and rivers. Its diverse food and performance options are also enriching the nightlife pastime for people, leading to increased consumption.

"With over 300 cultural and entertainment events, we hope to boost resident consumption in areas such as dining, accommodation, entertainment, shopping, and more," said Zhu Mengjiao, one of the organizers of the light festival from the Beijing Chaoyang Culture and Tourism Development Group.


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