Dazzling flames intertwine with ancient trees as bronze birds soar high in the sky while giant bronze statues and masks slowly appear. Artifacts from the ancient Shu civilization have traveled nearly 2,000 kilometers to come to life in Shanghai's shikumen.
Yesterday evening, a Sanxingdui-style parade was held on the Maoming Road pedestrian street to kick off the 2024 Shining Shanghai Festival, a district-wide festival of lights and culture in Jing'an.
Against the backdrop of Zhangyuan's shikumen houses, projections of ancient Sanxingdui symbols danced into the night. Enchanting melodies filled the air as bronze artifacts dating back over 3,000 years emerged from the mist, inviting viewers to explore the mysterious realm of ancient Shu.
One of the highlights was the 5-meter installation of the famous Sanxingdui artifact: the gigantic standing bronze figure, a striking and mysterious character with an elongated body. Measuring 2.6 meters in height including base, it was known as the tallest bronze figure of its time.
This outdoor parade will be open to the public from 1st to 7th October, every evening from 19th :30 to 20:00
Sanxingdui, located in China's southwestern Sichuan province, is celebrated as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
This parade is part of the "Journey Through Light Years · Sanxingdui Fantasy Carnival" currently taking place in Jing'an. It aims to create a dialogue between the past and present, showcasing the artistic fusion of the ancient Shu civilization and the vibrant culture of Shanghai.
Another feature of the carnival is the "Ethereal Shu Realm", a spectacular light and shadow show that is now open to the public. Created by a leading Chinese-French design team, this show invites guests to step through the pupil of a giant bronze figure into a stunning fairy-tale landscape, offering a unique multi-sensory journey into a distant civilization.
After visiting the exhibition, be sure to visit the pop-up Dui Dui Dui Cafe, where you can enjoy exclusive specialty coffees and cakes in the shape of Sanxingdui blind boxes, as well as a selection of cultural products from the Sanxingdui Museum, presented for the first time in Shanghai.
On the second floor The giant bronze statue leaned against the balcony of the shikumen house, basking in the sun and airing the blanket, like a carefree "old resident of Shanghai", charming everyone who passes by.
Both the outdoor parade and the light display and shadow show are free. Reservations can be made online through the "百视TV" mini-program.
Source: meet-in-shanghai
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