(Yicai) Sept. 19 -- The first Shanghai Light Festival, a celebration of the best light and shadow artistry from around the world, got underway at the Shanghai Exhibition Center today.

Yicai visited the main venue of the Shanghai Light Festival yesterday to dive into its impressive environment. Cutting-edge light installations designed by world-renowned artists and various interactive installations highlighted the event's appeal and technological sophistication.

The Shanghai Light Festival is a significant milestone in the city's cultural calendar. It combines traditional Chinese elements with international design concepts to create a unique visual spectacle that resonates with global audiences.

The month-long urban cultural event is set to illuminate Shanghai with a series of interconnected commercial, tourism, cultural, and artistic activities.

The Shanghai Exhibition Center is lit in various colors on the eve of the light festival.

The interior dome of the Shanghai Exhibition Center is illuminated in bright red.

A giant light bulb made of natural materials and environmentally friendly technology pays homage to Shanghai's first tungsten filament bulb.

A visitor is captivated by the "Light Encounter" installation, which uses special audio and video effects to create a sense of time travel.

The "10,000 Home Lights" work depicts Shanghai's colorful and vibrant side, showing some of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Editors: Tang Shihua, Martin Kadiev