A lamp is a guide to beauty, while light is a sign of beauty. Although the 2023 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival has drawn to a close, many splendid scenes and breathtaking moments in this light show across the entire district continue to linger in the memories of countless individuals.

What Lingers in People’s Memories Is the Chinese Chic Style Decorated by Colorful Lamps

The light shows "Auspicious Phoenix over Chaoyang", "Creation of All Things" and "Gorgeous Liangma River Banks" were presented over the Liangma River, to show the grandeur of the peaceful and prosperous era. The Tenglong Pavilion, the Pingjin Ancient Water Gate, colorful ancient Bodhi trees, and a cluster of pseudo-classic buildings along the banks of the Tonghui River were illuminated, reflecting the beauty of traditional culture against the colors of light. From these light shows, visitors witnessed the beauty of guofeng (the Chinese chic style) and the charm of this classical style.

What Lingers in People’s Memories Is the International Style Shown in the Fashionable Light Installations

The light show "Walk in the Light" in the Olympic Center zone, the "Chrono-Harp" art installation in Sanlitun, the light show based on the love goddess statue in the SOLANA international business district, and the "Gifts in the Fairyland" lighting landscape, among others, all demonstrated a modern and international style. In these light installations, visitors glimpsed artistic charm and international fashion.

What Lingers in People’s Memories Is the Hustle and Bustle of the City Reflected Through Myriads of Twinkling Lights

The five colorful lighting scenes offered visitors chances to visit the Liangma River, stroll around the "Golden Cross" area, appreciate the Chinese style, immerse themselves in the new Chaoyang, and shop in fashionable business circles during the nights. The ten varied activities, including the Light Art Exhibition, the Michelin Food Festival, and the Light Chasing Concert, were available to all visitors. These remarkable events epitomized the city’s liveliness, fostering a sense of connection, accessibility, and tangibility for everyone involved. In these light installations, people sensed the vitality and grace of a beautiful life.

Beauty Is the Outward Manifestation of Beijing’s Temperament

Under the light, Chaoyang is a quintessential representation of a mixture of tradition and modernity, artistry and technology, as well as Chinese and international styles.

Prosperity Is a Vivid Reflection of Beijing’s Reality

Under the light, Chaoyang boasts greater consumption potential. With the theme of "Light+" and integrating it with the three core elements of art, music, and food, Chaoyang has established a system to implement activities involving culture, commerce, tourism, and other industrial formats. This has assisted in elevating and enhancing the consumption atmosphere within the district, and the fact that consumption growth is enabled through the light shows is an explicit testament.

The fact proves that the bright future of a city is not merely based on the grand narrative, but also entails specific and tangible actions.

(Source: WeChat Official Account of Chaoyang District, Beijing)