Ten "Why" in the Opening Ceremony of the Asian Games

The ten "whys" of the opening ceremony of the Asian Games are: why it was chosen at the autumnal equinox, why it was called "the rise of Asia", why it was traced back to 5,000 years ago, why it used a giant screen, why it favored Jiangnan, why the stands were also a stage, why there were no fireworks, why it was greeted by "doors and windows", why the main torch was like this, and why it sang "Together with love".

1. Why did you choose the autumnal equinox?

On the day of the autumnal equinox, the sun shines directly on the equator, and all parts of the world are divided equally day and night. This is just like the spirit of competitive sports-fairness and justice. In the traditional 24 solar terms in China, the autumnal equinox also symbolizes a bumper harvest. The expectation of sowing in spring and the hardship of summer are all turned into the joy of harvest at this time.

The opening of the Hangzhou Asian Games on this day is a deep blessing to the athletes of the Asian Games. Those dripping sweat will eventually pour out countless fruits, waiting for those who dare to struggle and work hard to pick them.

2. Why is it called "the rise of Asia"

Qian Jiangchao is called "the first wave in the world". August 18 tide, spectacular world, sound driving thousands of riding diseases, gas rolling mountains. Qian Jiangchao, which is constantly flowing, has given birth to the spirit of "Xiang Tao, the red flag is not wet when making waves".

In Zhejiang, there is a saying among the people along the Yangtze River that "it is difficult to catch fish", which means that the surging tide will pat the fish ashore, and only those who dare to chase the waves can reap the gifts from the rivers and seas.

Let the "tide" surge in the "big lotus", with "water" as the core element throughout the audience, showing the national wind and tide, the new trend of science and technology, and the trendsetter, which not only embodies the harmonious blend of China and Asia, but also embodies the symbiotic integration of the Olympic spirit, China culture and the spirit of trend leaders.

3. Why go back to 5,000 years ago?

This Asian Games is the highest in history. It is not only a festival for Asian people, but also a feast for civilized exchanges. China's 5,000-year-old civilization has come from Liangzhu, with jade cong, jade bird, god emblem and ancient city. These sites and signs that have been baptized by years are still shining, burning their own brilliance and blooming eternal vitality.

Knowing what you have not done, Fang Ming will go. We hope that the light of ancient civilization in China can arouse the awakening of building a community of human destiny, illuminate the way forward in Asia and shine into the happy life of Asian people.

4. Why use a big screen?

As the five-star red flag Ran Ran rises, the Great Wall of Wan Li surrounded by mountains appears on a huge screen. This super-large screen consists of nine IMAX screens side by side, but it is "invisible" to the greatest extent. Cooperate with the ground screen to achieve naked-eye 3D effect and create a magical deductive space.

The two-way flow of figures and art makes the picture more three-dimensional, vivid and full, and the dreamlike light and shadow outline picturesque beauty, making people wander between the green mountains and green waters of Zhejiang.

5. Why do you prefer Jiangnan?

Ink painting becomes poetry and painting, and misty rain dyes Jiangnan. Oil-paper umbrellas, awning boats, small bridges and flowing water, these romantic and elegant pictures at the opening ceremony, let people see Jiangnan at a glance. Perhaps in the heart of every China person, there is a "south of the Yangtze River". "Jiang Nanyi, what I remember most is Hangzhou", which is full of strong Jiangnan charm and shows the vigorous vitality of the times.

I believe that friends from all over the world can walk into "Poetry and Painting Jiangnan", see different Asian Games and feel different charm of Jiangnan.

6. Why are the stands also the stage?

From the opening ceremony, 30,000 ball control devices in the stands were dazzling, showing the warm call of "Welcome to Hangzhou" in Chinese and English, and the audience was covered by 180 degrees. Whenever the song rings, nearly 100 "doors" in the audience will open brightly in the chorus.

"Our home, living in heaven, beautiful dreams rippling in the green lake". This is the song "Dream of Paradise" that Hangzhou citizens are familiar with. At this moment, with the opening of the "gate" in the stands, every audience has become the protagonist. Just like in this most beautiful city, ordinary people are also dream catchers and dazzling stars in the splendid Milky Way.

7. Why not hold a fireworks show?

Fireworks are often indispensable in the opening ceremony of large-scale sports events, but this time Hangzhou broke the routine and used digital technologies such as 3D animation and AR to ignite "digital fireworks" in the most important link.

Although there are no physical fireworks, the audience at the scene and in front of the TV can still feel the great enthusiasm of the fire tree and silver flowers to break through the night sky. This unique performance of "Fireworks" has brought a double experience of sight and hearing, which is not only a vivid embodiment of affection, beauty and moving people, but also a faithful practice of "Green Asian Games" and "Smart Asian Games".

8. Why use "doors and windows" to welcome guests?

My road is covered with petals-I haven't cleaned it for others, and my thatched cottage door has been closed-but it's open for you now. The route of the delegation's entrance is the unique China "doors and windows" under the screen. Although the "doors and windows" are small, they are meaningful, which means that China has always opened its mind and door; This also means that all Asian countries open their doors and windows, see today's China and embrace today's China.

As the imported music "Our Asia" sings, "Closed Asia, Beautiful Asia, Brilliant Asia. Hand in hand, we are a family. " Under the "window" of the Asian Games, delegations from all countries embarked on the "flower path", showing their unique romance and enthusiasm in China.

9. Why is the main torch like this?

The main torch device is on standby, and the whole world is waiting for the moment when it is lit. Previously, more than 1 100 million "digital torchbearers" had passed the Asian Games torch online.

At this moment, from offline to online, every torchbearer is a small flame and a luminous point, breaking the barriers of time and space, jumping into the three-dimensional screen, lighting up the main torch tower with the integration of numbers and reality, and presenting the first digital lighting ceremony in the history of the Asian Games.

This is a gift for the world from the Internet city of Hangzhou. The era of digital flame lighting is burning in everyone's heart, which truly shows the friendship of "Wan Li is still a neighbor".

10, why do you sing "With Love"

In the 80,000-person stadium "Big Lotus", the theme song "Together with Love" of the Hangzhou Asian Games resounded through the sky, and the audience sang together: "Together with breathing, with feelings, with dreams, with love and with sharing". This song is catchy and widely sung in public transportation, subway and square dance. In the song, the opening ceremony also reached the final climax.

As this song expresses, our Asia has the same sea and the same sky. It is a beautiful vision of the Chinese nation to exchange and learn from each other, coexist with civilizations and transcend barriers, conflicts and superiority.

In this world of constant disputes and deepening cracks, this song sings the long-cherished wish of the Chinese nation, sings the common aspiration of the Asian people and makes the audience feel the same again.