The Qingpu session of the third Shanghai International Light Festival kicked off on Sept 21 at Qingpu Bailian Outlets Square, featuring robot performances, diverse light installations, and special light shows inspired by traditional Chinese culture. The festival, featuring 158 themed events across the city, will run until Oct 16.

Beyond the square, dazzling light shows and installations lit up paddies, ancient streets, shopping malls, homestays, lakes, and landmark buildings across Qingpu district.

In particular, the session featured an immersive light show with storytelling inspired by a poetry collection by the Song Dynasty (960-1279) poet Su Shi. By weaving the poet's life journey with the district's captivating night view, the show seamlessly connected the nation's deep cultural heritage with the city's modernity.

Source: China Daily