China News Service, Beijing, January 31 (Zhuge Ruixin) The Year of the Dragon is approaching, and Universal Beijing Resort has put on a new look for the Year of the Dragon. The hot New Year flavor runs from Beijing Universal City Avenue to every corner of the park. With the lanterns on both sides of the road shining, the giant dragon lanterns on Hollywood Boulevard come into view, where traditional New Year decorations and global cultural elements are integrated. The two dragons circle and soar, surrounding the orb transformed from the classic "Universal Logo", playing among the auspicious cloud totems, showing an atmospheric and agile scene.
Dragon lantern on Hollywood Boulevard. Photo by Zhuge Ruixin
"This is my third time here to experience the Chinese New Year!" said Ms. Wang, who was taking photos and checking in under the iconic Universal New Year Wishing Tree at the end of Hollywood Boulevard. Kung Fu Panda Po, wearing the "Dragon Warrior" uniform, stood under the wishing tree and experienced the New Year with tourists.
As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the park’s classic experience becomes even more Chinese-flavored. The reporter observed that many parents with their children came to the Kung Fu Panda Land, which has the strongest flavor in China, to have a look at the legendary land that combines the beauty of nature and craftsmanship. In addition, in the cheerful Minion Paradise, they will also check out the Year of the Dragon-shaped decorations on the scenic arches and the firecracker installations in the Minion Street District to feel the prosperous New Year atmosphere and capture the festive moments with their lenses.
"We are not just here to experience the project, but also to experience the new activities of this year's Spring Festival. The thing we are most looking forward to is interacting with the star characters in the Spring Festival edition and taking photos." Ms. Wang is planning to explore Universal Studios' Year of the Dragon New Year's Special Edition Passport explain. The reporter also noticed that many tourists brought delicious and fun Year of the Dragon Minions popcorn commemorative buckets and Kung Fu Panda "Dragon Chariot" marshmallows, etc., making the Year of the Dragon fun not only "delicious" but also more "fun" .
At the same time, the Global New Year Plaza, which debuted for the first time this year, attracted many tourists to check in and experience the festive and lively New Year market. "2024 Universal Chinese New Year Special Performance - It's New Year" has also been staged. The main stage of the performance is inspired by traditional Chinese architectural elements and decorated with dragons and floor-standing lanterns. Many blockbuster "protagonists" also put on specially customized New Year costumes, integrating traditional Chinese New Year culture including dragon and lion dances and acrobatics, and jointly performed "Submit the New Year Beast, Prosperity" for tourists in the original song of Universal Studios Beijing. A wonderful Chinese story about celebrating the New Year.
It is understood that the "Global Year of China" theme event will last until March 10. In addition to the New Year check-in landmarks, tourists can also shop and buy at the Global New Year Plaza Market, experience Beijing's special snacks, and gain happy memories of the New Year in the Year of the Dragon. (over)