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Vibrant lights illuminate the Pop Land Castle in Chaoyang Park, Beijing, on Friday, October 25. (Video: Ding Dongai)

Lemon yellow, crimson red and turquoise lights illuminated the Pop Land Castle in Beijing's Chaoyang Park on Friday in celebration of the 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival.

Brilliant lights enhance the Pop Land Castle on Friday, October 25. (Photo: Ding Dongai)

Rhythmic music set the stage for a vibrant light show at the park castle, transforming it with shifting patterns and scenes that cast the structure as an imaginative realm of color and fantasy.

For five minutes the castle evolved through vivid scenes from a whimsical playroom of Pop Mart characters to futuristic landscapes.

Running from October 18 to November 10, the festival features over 40 installations, 13 light-performance venues and special displays on Chaoyang district's landmark buildings.

 The Central Axis light art installation shines brightly during the 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival. (Photo: CFP)

This year's "Amazing Chaoyang" theme spans city areas including the Olympic Central District, Liangma river cultural and economic belt and the Central Business District, integrating digital technology with lighting for immersive experiences.

In the Olympic Central District, highlights include installations like the Gate of Time and Space and Rainbow Avenue, while the Liangma River Belt is scheduled to showcase over 50 artistic light displays.

The Beijing Olympic Forest Park dazzles with the spectacular light show. (Photo: CFP)

Nearly 300 cultural events are accompanying the festival, from food markets and concerts to sports competitions and exhibitions of intangible cultural heritage.

Organizers are emphasizing the festival's role in blending local culture with tourism and commerce to create a lively, engaging experience for both Beijingers and visitors.

The light festival transforms the Liangma River into a vibrant leisure destination. (Photo: CFP)