China Media Group's annual Mid-Autumn Festival Gala captivated global audiences this week with a groundbreaking fusion of 3,000-year-old cultural treasures and artificial intelligence. Held against the backdrop of Deyang's Sanxingdui archaeological site in Sichuan Province, the event transformed ancient artifacts into interactive storytellers through cutting-edge technology.
Tradition Meets Technology
An AI guide led viewers through the bronze masks and sacred trees of Sanxingdui, where recent discoveries have reshaped understanding of early Chinese civilization. The digital companion explained ritual objects from the mysterious Shu Kingdom while augmented reality projections recreated ancient ceremonies under the festival's signature full moon.
A Global Stage for Shared Values
The gala's 360-degree stage design incorporated Sichuan's landscapes with holographic effects, creating what producers called "a dialogue between past and future." Micro-documentaries highlighted preservation efforts at the UNESCO-listed site, while international musicians performed traditional Chinese instruments alongside symphony orchestras.
As families worldwide gathered for mooncakes and reunion dinners, the broadcast emphasized themes of unity through cultural exchange. CMG reported record viewership across 68 countries, with particular interest from Asian diaspora communities seeking virtual connections to ancestral traditions.
