Christie’s 1DLP laser projectors recently delivered dazzling visuals for an immersive light and sound show staged across the scenic Nanbei Lake, in Zhejiang province of China. The “Poetic Dreams of Ganchuan” show reimagines ancient Southern Song culture and the “Eight Scenic Spots of Ganchuan” through projection mapping.
Spanning a 3.5km outdoor route, the experience features six key scenes powered by 16 Christie 1DLP laser projectors, including the high-brightness DWU23-HS, DWU1400-GS, and DWU760-iS models.
The project, delivered by Christie’s trusted partner Jianye Display, posed unique challenges, from navigating swamps and rugged terrain to achieving precision projection across natural landscapes. Jianye Display managed the entire projection workflow from preliminary scheme design and projection layout to installation and systems integration.
Five Christie DWU1400-GS projectors delivered the visuals for the “White Egrets in Spring Bloom” live performance, while another four DWU1400-GS units brought to life the poetic scenes of “Whispers of Dreams in Mist and Rain” and “Luminous New Moon”, the latter featuring imagery projected onto a floating globe that resembled a full moon.
Meanwhile, six Christie DWU23-HS projectors powered two visually rich experiences: “Illuminated Stone Bridge,” where images of red lotus and colourful butterflies danced across the bridge, and “Danqing Illumination: Painting the Stone in Light,” which consisted of radiant, painterly visuals. A DWU760-iS projector added energy to the “Bluestone in Motion” performance.
To ensure reliable performance, all projection equipment was weatherproofed and installed using ceiling mounts and reinforced brackets for wind and seismic stability. Cables were either buried or ceiling-mounted to prevent short circuits, and adequate ventilation was provided. Emergency solutions such as detachable curtains and protective covers were deployed for extreme weather scenarios.
The immersive show has attracted tens of thousands of night-time visitors and contributed significantly to local economic activity, particularly in dining and hospitality. Recognised by the China Performance Industry Association as a model for innovation in cultural-tourism integration, the project has elevated Nanbei Lake’s profile as a key cultural tourism landmark in the Yangtze River Delta.
April Qin, senior sales director for China, Christie, commented: “We are proud that our projection solutions played a key role in this landmark production. The robust performance, reliability, and adaptability of our 1DLP laser projectors made them an ideal choice for such a technically demanding, creative installation. This project is a prime example of how technology and culture can blend seamlessly to redefine the tourism experience.”
