KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- An art installation show in Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur blends technology and tradition to tell the story of Wu Gang, the woodcutter from Chinese folklore, as part of its annual Mid-Autumn Festival display.
The exhibition is hosted by Kwai Chai Hong, a beautifully restored laneway in Kuala Lumpur's Chinatown known for its captivating murals depicting the 1960s life of Chinese immigrants and its vibrant atmosphere. This year's installation, Moonlit Blossom, brings the story to a wider Malaysian audience.
Wu Gang is a woodcutter from Chinese folklore condemned to an eternity of futile attempts to cut down a self-healing Osmanthus tree on the moon.
"We hope to preserve the fleeting beauty of the Osmanthus bloom and share meaningful Chinese folklore for generations to come," said Zeen Chang, a co-founder of Kwai Chai Hong.
In collaboration with creative digital storytelling studio Seeing Artelier, the exhibition organizers reinterpret the myth through a striking fusion of art and technology, bringing the laneway to life with augmented reality (AR) and digital design, inviting visitors to journey beyond their imagination directly into the realm of Wu Gang.
"The exhibition vividly presents a traditional Chinese legend, brought (it) to life through technology and light in a stunning display that is well worth a visit," Rozita, a local visitor, remarked during her tour, adding that Kwai Chai Hong always offers captivating exhibitions, and that this one gave her the chance to experience traditional culture up close.
By simply scanning QR codes at the exhibition, visitors are able to watch Wu Gang endlessly chop the tree as it heals itself, or see Osmanthus flowers forming a golden cascade.
The exhibition, which runs from Aug. 29 to Oct. 12, also incorporates 100 ornate Chinese lanterns, oversized glowing Osmanthus blooms, and rabbits cradling mooncakes, fitting in with the Mid-Autumn Festival theme.
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