The Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games hasreleased a Flame Relay themed animation namedChasing the Light.

In the animated movie, agiant panda, along with aSun and Immortal Bird,journeys through ancient Chinesepaintingsas atorchbearer in historyto extolhuman's pursuit and inheritance of the light of civilisation through the ages. The animation showcasesthe charm of traditional Chinese culture, giant panda conservationand the ancient Shu civilisation represented by the Sun and Immortal Birds Gold Ornament.

Chinese paintingsserveas aworld-renowned image of Chinese art to the international community. In the context of suchpaintings, the animation relates astory thatthegiant panda rescued by the Sun and Immortal Birdhelpsrelay the flame.

By virtue of presenting the flexibility of giant pandas in nature, the animation displays the giant panda playing sports at the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games such as artistic gymnastics and Wushu in novel movements to animate some famous traditional Chinese paintings.

Holdinga bamboo torchin hand, the brave and lively giant pandaescorts the Sunand ImmortalBirdfrom the time-honoured paintings to modern Chengdu. On arrivalat Dong'an Lake Sports Park, where the opening ceremony of the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games will take place and where the main stadium of the event is located, the birds circle and soar from the torch, becoming part ofthe dome of the stadium.

The Flame Relay for the Chengdu 2021 FISU Games will kick offon10June. As an international sports event, this occasion provides a fertile ground for cultural exchanges, and is set to shine a spotlight on the elegant and high-endChinese elementsto the globe.

SOURCE: https://www.2021chengdu.com/en/activity/news/newsDetail?id=16881&lang=en&cid=focus