February 06, 2023 | at the FISU Summer University World Games
Journey to the city has just been released, exactly 173 days before the opening of the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games.
The 3D animated film features Rongbao, the mascot of the Games, and Ne Zha, the main character of the Chinese animated megahit. Together, they invite the whole world to celebrate the Lantern Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month of the Chinese lunisolar calendar, which also marks the end of the Chinese New Year.
city ??trip, inspired by traditional Chinese fairy tales represented by Ne Zha and the traditional cultural identity of giant pandas, it shows the unique charm of Chinese culture, the vitality of youth and passion for sport.
In this film, the characters Ne Zha and Rongbao begin their journey in Chengdu: competing in martial arts in front of Qingcheng Mountain, rowing in the Min River, and fencing at the Jinsha Site Museum.
They show the beauty of sport and nature. In addition, Bian Lian of Sichuan Opera and San Da Pao, two of China’s intangible cultural heritage, highlight the city’s cultural appeal.
As the closest metropolis to the habitat of wild giant pandas, Chengdu has been hailed as a world-class giant panda hometown due to its excellent ecological environment.
When the Beijing Winter Olympics ended in February 2022, Rongbao, a panda from Chengdu, took over from Bing Dwen Dwen to tell the world China’s story through sport and friendship.
Rongbao represents the “heroic spirit” of the Bashu people. In Journey to the citynever shying away from any difficulty, symbolizing the spirit and courage of youth.
Ne Zha, the other protagonist of the story, is also known for his personality and innovation.
With thick eyeliner, he looks wild and unruly, but he is a hero with a bright, fair, fearless and other modern spirit.
In an amazing scenery created by 3D special effects, two heroes connect the world with love and head towards the future in search of improvements and development.
The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games will be held from July 28 to August 8.
