On February 5, 173 days left before the opening of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games, Journey to the City, the 3D animated video of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games makes its first release! Rongbao, the mascot of the Games and Ne Zha, the main figure of a Chinese animated megahit are inviting the whole world to celebrate the Lantern Festival together.
Journey to the City, inspired by the Chinese traditional fairy tales represented by Ne Zha and the traditional cultural identity of giant pandas, has showcased the unique charm of Chinese culture, the vitality of youth and the passion for sports.
In this video, the protagonists Ne Zha and Rongbao begin their great voyages of exploration in Chengdu: competing with martial arts in front of the Mount Qingcheng, rowing in the Min River and fencing at the Jinsha Site Museum. They display the beauty of the sports and the nature. What’s more, Bian Lian of Sichuan Opera and San Da Pao, the two Chinese intangible cultural heritages, cast the spotlight on the cultural charm of this city.
As the closest metropolis to the habitat of wild giant pandas in the world, Chengdu has been hailed as the world-class hometown of giant pandas for its excellent ecological environment. When the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics concluded in February 2022, Rongbao picked up the baton from Bing Dwen Dwen to tell the globe the story of China through sports and friendship.
Rongbao, the panda from Chengdu features the "heroic spirit" of Bashu people. In the Journey to the City, it never flinches from any difficulty, symbolizing the spirit and courage of the youth.
Ne Zha, another protagonist of the story, is also famed for his personality and innovation. Wearing thick eyeliner, he looks wild and unruly, but is a hero with bright, just, fearless and other modern spirits.
In the beautiful world produced by 3D special effects, two youthful characters, Ne Zha and Rongbao, connect the world with love and head for the future in the process of improvement and growth.
From July 28 to August 8, the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games will kick off in Chengdu, and all of which will be etched on memory by the world. Chengdu makes dreams come true and holds a rosy future ahead.
Edited by Wu Cuiyao, reviewed by Huang Xiaomei and Lei Lei
