Shenzhen celebrates Chinese National Day with drone-performing light show
Published : 01/10/2024
Editor︰Huang Yayan
To celebrate Chinese National Day, Shenzhen staged a seven-day drone-performing light show across five districts from October 1st to 7th, themed "City in the Sky, Full of Possibilities".
As many as 10,000 drones gathered in the night sky, setting two world records and bringing a visual feast of technology and art. Let's capture these stunning moments now.
On the evening of September 26, 10,197 drones took off to the sky over Shenzhen Bay Park in formation as music played.
The 15-minute drone light show vividly depicted the transformation of Shenzhen from past to future, with the drones taking on forms such as a Dapeng spreading its wings, intelligent humans, spaceships, and cities in the sky. The scale of the show was unprecedented.
With the performance of 10,000 drones, two Guinness World Records were set for "most unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) airborne simultaneously from a single computer" and "most UAVs forming airborne patterns".
The opening performance of the 2024 National Day 10,000 drones in Shenzhen was of such a large scale that it set two world records. (Image Source: Weibo)
The opening performance of the 2024 National Day 10,000 drones in Shenzhen was of such a large scale that it set two world records. (Image Source: Weibo)
The Drone performance showing Dapeng and people of different talents in Shenzen. (Image Source: Weibo)
The Drone performance showing high-tech developments in Shenzhen (Image Source: Weibo)
The Drone performance showing the great success of Shenzhen as a City of Innovation, a City of Miracle and a City of Future. (Image Source: Weibo)
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The Drone performance showing different landmarks of Shenzhen. (Image Source: Weibo)
This performance also kicked off the seven-day series of performances for the National Day.
On October 1, the National Day, up to 10,000 drones gave a world-wide performance in the five districts of Shenzhen. Then for seven days, until October 7, Shenzhen held the "City in the Sky, Full of Possibilities" city-wide 10,000 drone-performing light show in five areas.
The drone formation performance will be themed on international, cultural, technological, innovative, and energetic aspects respectively, combining features of Shenzhen.
In relay form, it will be performed in the five areas one after another starting at 8 PM each night, each lasting for about 15 minutes. The following are the highlights of the drone-performing light shows in five areas on the National Day.
Five Districts in Shenzen for the performances
The themes and best viewing locations officially announced for the five districts are as follows:
Futian District Bijiashan Park (International Theme)
Best viewing location: Bijiashan Park Campsite
Transportation: Shenzhen Metro Line 10 Donggualing Station Exit E
The Drone performance showing the famous Pioneering Bull of Shenzhen. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
The Futian District drone performance showcases Shenzhen's international achievements and famous landmarks. The picture shows notable landmarks such as the Ping An Finance Centre in Shenzhen. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
The Futian District drone performance showing the global view of Shenzhen. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
The Futian District drone performance exhibits Shenzhen's global vision. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
Luohu District Donghu Park (Cultural Theme)
Best viewing location: Donghu Park Azalea Garden
Transporation: Shenzhen Metro Line 5 Yijing Station Exit C
The theme of the show is about culture of the past and future. The image is a 3D qilin. (Image Source:XiaoHongShu)
The theme of the show is about culture of the past and future. The image is about the fishes delivering message of good fortune. (Image Source:XiaoHongShu)
The theme of the show is about culture of the past and future. The image is a 3D diamond. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
The theme of the show is about culture of the past and future. The image is about Chinese Kufu. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
The theme of the drone show in Luohu District is the interweaving of traditional and modern culture. The image is Chinese martial arts. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
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The theme of the show is about culture of the past and future. The image is about Chinese handcraft. (Image Source: XiaoHongShu)
Longgang District Universiade Centre (Technological Theme)
Best viewing location: Shenzhen Universiade Centre
Transportation: Shenzhen Metro Line 14 Universiade Centre Exit C
The theme show in Longgang District's is "City of Technology". (Image Source: VCG)
The theme show in Longgang District's is "City of Technology". (Image Source: VCG)
The theme show in Longgang District's is "City of Technology". (Image Source: VCG)
The theme show in Longgang District's is "City of Technology". (Image Source: VCG)
Longhua District Guanlan Ecological Sports Society (Innovation Theme)
Best viewing location: Guanlan Lake New Town MH MALL
Transportation: Shenzhen Metro Line 4 Guanlan Station Exit C
The theme of Guanlan Ecological Sports Society in Longhua District is Innovative. The drone performance showing a dragon. (Image Source:XiaoHongShu)
The theme of Guanlan Ecological Sports Society in Longhua District is Innovative. The drone performance showing a magic cube. (Image Source:XiaoHongShu)
The theme of Guanlan Ecological Sports Society in Longhua District is Innovative. The drone performance showing a set of magic cubes. (Image Source:XiaoHongShu)
The theme of Guanlan Ecological Sports Society in Longhua District is Innovative. The drone performance showing a typical image of Chinese Monkey King. (Image Source:XiaoHongShu)
Dapeng New District Nanao Moon Bay Square (Vitality Theme)
Best viewing location: Nanao Moon Bay Square
Transportation: Nanao Moon Bay Bus Station, Shangxia Qisha Bus Station
The theme of the Dapeng New District is about Vitality. It shows Dapeng's unique marine elements, waves, music, dance, sailing boats. (Image Source: Shenzhen Release)
The theme of the Dapeng New District is about Vitality. It shows Dapeng's unique marine elements, waves, music, dance, sailing boats. (Image Source: Shenzhen Release)
The theme of the Dapeng New District is about Vitality. It shows Dapeng's unique marine elements, waves, music, dance, sailing boats. (Image Source: Shenzhen Release)