Jinan ushered in the upcoming Chinese New Year with a record-setting drone light show, as 10,000 synchronized drones illuminated the night sky.

Using the sky as a canvas, the show depicted the city's cultural heritage and modern ambitions with shifting drone formations. Images of the legendary Emperor Shun (pre-21st century BC), Daming Lake, and Qianfo Mountain appeared alongside animated scenes of leaping koi and soaring egrets, reflecting Jinan's natural and historical essence.

The performance also showcased the city's contemporary development, with outlines of skyscrapers and scenes of a child interacting with a robot, emphasizing technological advancement.

The finale featured a galloping horse surrounded by digital fireworks, welcoming the upcoming Year of the Horse and concluding the celebration on a vibrant note.

A luminous horse gallops across the night sky, formed by a fleet of drones to herald the arrival of Spring Festival in Jinan. [Photo/Haibao News]

Drones illustrate the story of Emperor Shun at Lishan Mountain (the ancient name of Qianfo Mountain), blending ancient legends with modern technology. [Photo/Haibao News]

The soaring skyscrapers of Jinan take shape in the night sky. [Photo/Haibao News]