Xixi Paradise: A Grand Tribute to Chinese National Style – Live Performances Enhanced with Virtual AR, Illuminating a Futuristic Yet Traditional Chinese Aesthetic


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2020-11-17

On the evening of November 7, the serene, picturesque Jiangnan private garden of Xixi Rongshengzhuang—complete with flowing streams, pavilions, and elegant towers—transformed into an environmental theater, presenting a breathtaking live performance: the immersive environmental drama “Listening to the Reeds,” a “Catering+” experience. Actors moved fluidly between bridges, boats, and platforms, engaging in close‑range interactions with the audience, who could savor an exquisite Song-style tea banquet while enjoying the unfolding narrative.

11 Month 7 In the evening, the West Creek Rongzhuang Jiangnan Private Garden—featuring flowing streams, pavilions, and elegant towers—transformed into an environmental theater, presenting a breathtaking live spectacle: “Dining.” + Immersive environmental theater production “Listening to the Reeds.” Actors weave seamlessly between bridges, boats, and platforms, engaging in close‑range interactions with the audience. While enjoying the unfolding narrative, spectators can also savor an exquisite Song-style tea banquet.

 

However, the surprises of this performance don’t end there—“Listening to the Reeds” creatively combines live-site garden performances with… AR (Augmented reality, Augmented Reality ) Virtual scenarios are combined, allowing audiences not only to “see is believing,” but also to “view the virtual on screen”—download “ AR ·Empty Space Travel Application , allowing you to enjoy performances on-site through your phone’s camera, overlaying a layer onto the real-world setting. AR Virtual scenery. The massive koi swimming on the water’s surface and the Kongming lanterns drifting in the sky complement the grand opera “Listening to Reeds,” blending seamlessly with the narrative. Between reality and illusion, a national aesthetic emerges that transcends time and space.

 

“Listening to the Reeds” is yet another innovative dining experience, cleverly blending Song-style tea ceremonies with immersive theater. The audience seating is arranged on the waterfront platform of Xixi Rongrong Resort. 7 The antique, Song Dynasty–style desk is nestled among the reeds, topped with Yuè Róng Zhuāng’s trendy, traditional-style royal-themed afternoon tea for two.

 

When there are no performances scheduled, enjoying afternoon tea here is a truly delightful experience. Especially from… 11 Month 6 From today, Like a Stream · Empty, Wandering AR Exhibition It will be held long-term in the Xixi Paradise Park, AR With technological support, 26 The entire Xixi Paradise Park has been transformed into a dreamy, must-visit check-in destination that transports visitors through time and space. The Xixi Ritz-Carlton’s waterfront platform features two iconic spots—“You Are Not a Fish” and “Three Thousand Lanterns”—where guests can capture stunning photos of the lush, real‑world garden while enjoying afternoon tea. + Virtual AR A dreamlike scene, full of fun.

 

Returning to the plot itself, “Listening to Reeds” is a visual radio drama that tells a heartbreaking love story between a performer and a martial arts hero, with voice acting seamlessly integrated to immerse audiences in the world of the story. The production introduces the concept of a radio drama, where professional voice actors bring the narrative to life through their voices, while carefully coordinated lighting and stage design create an incredibly powerful emotional impact. For example, in the scene where the male and female leads part ways, after a brief exchange of dialogue, the sound of thunder and rain fills the background as the lights cascade downward, evoking the gentle, falling rain. At that moment, the actors on stage emerge from the bridge, holding umbrellas as they stroll toward the audience, fully drawing viewers into the heart of the story.

 

The most impressive segment features the female lead, dressed in lavish traditional attire, gliding toward the platform’s audience on a rowboat under the melodious tones of an ancient-style wedding ceremony. It is said that this scene was inspired by the custom-made rowboat wedding procession offered by Xixi Rongrong Zhuang for its guests—and even the decorations adorning the rowboat were identical to those that would be used at the couple’s actual wedding the following day.

 

Between each story arc in “Listening to the Reeds,” performances that echo the plot are interspersed, encompassing a variety of forms such as opera, pipa music, ocarina playing, and vocal performances. Amidst swirling mist and falling autumn reeds like snow, a general clad in armor arrives by boat, reunited with his wife on the shore and embracing her warmly—while, in the distance atop a bridge, a folk singer… Hita The performance of “Chi Ling” is also nearing its end—this time at Xixi Paradise. 11 The “Listening to the National Style of Lu” gala, held during the anniversary celebration at Xixi Rongshengzhuang, came to a successful close with a beautiful finale.

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