The replica Manitoba Legislature, above, will be 45 feet high.
been opened to facilitate this, among them one in Chengdu. To celebrate both events, a group of
local investors is bringing a spectacu- lar Chinese light show to Winnipeg this September and October. Lights of the North, the Chinese Lantern Light Festival, will be an outstand- ing event covering 10 acres at Red River Exhibition Park and offering the largest spectacle of its kind ever mounted in Canada.
It will be more than a static dis-
play, encompassing Chinese artisans, acrobats, cuisine and opportunities for kids and adults to be engaged in activity. Tere will be “living” dino- saurs, augmented reality experiences, carnival rides, interactive art displays (a giant “Lite Brite” screen will let you create your own dinosaur image), fantasy world displays and incredible replicas of Winnipeg landmarks and icons.
Construction of the displays will begin in July with the show opening in early September and running until mid-October. 75 to 100 artisans will be in town to do the construction and to set up the intricate lanterns and other feature displays. One such dis- play is a giant dragon made of thou- sands of china plates, cups and sau- cers. Te “lanterns”, steel construction covered with fabric, contain millions of LED lights. Other displays will
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