With hours remaining until Harbin’s 2025 Asian Winter Games Opening Ceremony, chief director Sha Xiaolan teased a heartfelt narrative celebrating resilience and unity in an exclusive Sports Scene interview. The ceremony will center on a young girl’s journey to pursue winter sports, blending cultural storytelling with cutting-edge technology.
A Three-Act Vision
Sha revealed the performance will unfold in three chapters, each rooted in the event’s official slogan: \"Dream of Winter, Love among Asia.\" The first segment explores the protagonist’s childhood fascination with ice and snow, while later acts showcase her athletic aspirations and the collective spirit of Asian communities.
Bridging Tradition and Innovation
While tight-lipped about technical details, Sha emphasized a balance between Harbin’s frosty heritage and modern stagecraft. \"We want audiences to feel the warmth of human connection beneath the ice,\" he said, hinting at collaborative performances involving athletes and artists from across Asia.
The full interview will air in Sports Scene’s pre-ceremony special broadcast tonight. Over 2,000 performers are expected to participate in the spectacle, which organizers claim will set new benchmarks for sustainable large-scale events.
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