Festival gala reaches for the moon in its bid to thrill

In the show, Chang'e realizes that laying the past to rest is also a kind of satisfaction. Chen says he hopes it can present to viewers the idea that, even in a fast-paced society, people can pay attention to their inner heart, cultivate their moral character and become the best versions of themselves.

The exploration of the moon and its mysteries is a shared and eternal desire of all humans, not only in legends like the story of Chang'e, but also in reality.

Another program tells the story of Wan Hu, an official from the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), who tried to fly by tying himself to a chair powered by 47 rockets that he made, and holding two large kites in his hands.

Unsurprisingly, he sacrificed his life, but it was believed that he was the first man to try to fly to space with the help of rockets. A crater on the moon has been named Wan-Hoo, after "the legendary attempted astronaut".

The show also summarizes the achievements of the aerospace industry both in China and abroad.

"We're striving to put ourselves into the shoes of the audience, to create excellent visual effects, good content and true emotions, hoping to have empathy with them," Chen says.