To celebrate the Lantern Festival the Palace Museum organized its first light show in the Forbidden City.
The complex, home to Chinese emperors for five (century), was opened at night for the first time in 94 years. It was lit up with giant red lanterns and projections of ancient paintings. Masterpieces such asAlong the River During the Qingming Festivalwere projected on the roofs, giving visitors a feeling like walking time. The design team smartly combined high technology(light) with the principles of cultural relic preservation.
Only 3, 000 people (allow) in on that day: 500 people who booked their tickets online, and 2, 500(invite) guests including model workers, officers, soldiers, and ambassadors.
With series of well-planned and tourist-friendly cultural activities, the Palace Museum is now on a campaign to make traditional Chinese culture more (access) to the general public. It has set an example to other museums in our country, most of seem to be still living in days gone by. Hopefully, the handsome turnover will be used(appropriate) to better protect the Forbidden City and improve (it)international image of being part of the world's cultural heritage.
