The Enduring Memories of Hangzhou performance features a specialized adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake set against the natural scenery of West Lake. Originally created for the 2016 G20 Summit, this rendition reimagines the classic Act II lakeside scene by placing ballet dancers on a submerged stage.
The production integrates traditional choreography with modern technology through the use of holographic projections. Digital imagery of swan maidens appears on a fan-shaped bridge, creating a seamless visual transition between live performers and virtual silhouettes to enhance the atmospheric lakeside setting.
Originally created as the cultural gala for the 2016 G20 Hangzhou Summit, the *Enduring Memories of Hangzhou* (《最忆是杭州》) performance features a masterful adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s *Swan Lake*. Specifically, directors reimagined the iconic “Lakeside Scene” from Act II, blending classical Russian ballet with cutting-edge holographic projections over the natural waters of West Lake.
### Performance Details
**The Segment**
This high-impact showcase condenses the classic choreography of Act II—the gathering of swan maidens by an enchanted lake—into a compelling, multi-minute performance on the water.
**The Lineup**
The ensemble performs on a submerged stage, creating a striking visual of dancers appearing to glide across the lake’s surface.
**The Holographic Enhancement**
A defining feature of this rendition is the use of advanced holographic imagery projected onto a fan-shaped arch bridge. As the live company performs, a virtual cohort of more than 100 digital swans leaps and flows across background screens, seamlessly merging traditional ballet with modern mixed-media illusions.