New Zealand’s Auckland Sky Tower just got a dazzling cultural upgrade! 🏙️ A massive projection of a traditional Chinese painting featuring Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai – known for his moon-themed verses – illuminated the 328-meter landmark this week. The display honors the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival (October 6), a celebration of family reunions and moon appreciation deeply rooted in Chinese culture.
The artwork, blending ink-wash landscapes with digital animation, showed Li Bai reciting poetry under a glowing full moon 🌕 – a cheeky nod to the festival’s lunar symbolism. Locals and tourists alike stopped to snap selfies 📸, with many calling it a 'fusion of ancient vibes and modern tech.'
💡 Why it matters: This cross-cultural collab comes as NZ and China mark 50 years of diplomatic ties. One Instagram user commented: 'Who knew 8th-century poetry could look this lit?' 🔥
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Chinese painting illuminates NZ landmark ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival
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