As the music began, the entire audience instantly fell silent.
At the same time, numerous koi appeared on the surface of the lake.
In the next second, the calls of the animals in the area began to resound.
At first, they sounded extremely chaotic.
But at this moment, two Yangtze finless porpoises proactively emerged from the water to act as conductors.
In a trance, these chaotic calls transformed into a unique symphony.
Simultaneously, millions of netizens in the Xihong Zoo's online live stream instantly erupted in excitement.
"I'm dying of laughter, what kind of forced Zodiac is this?"
"Why is a kangaroo standing in the first position? Can a kangaroo be considered a rat? Then is a chameleon a dragon?"
"Is there a possibility that Director Yang arranged it this way just to let us know there are 12 animals on stage, not 11?"
"Well, that makes sense. If a small mouse was actually arranged, it's one thing that the audience wouldn't see it, but more importantly, are you sure a small mouse would dare to share the stage with so many big shots?"
"Exactly, looking around, they are all natural enemies. You're asking for the rat's life!"
"Is that dragon for sure not a snake?"
"Enough, this is already the most accurate representation of the 12 Zodiacs. Other places might not even be able to gather these."
"Regardless of whether they sing well or not, at least they are singing live."
"No, I think they sing very well."
"Exactly, my 'gege' sings the best."
"You just spoil him."
...
When the chorus ended, the audience present immediately burst into applause.
It was clear that this opening act had both impressive showmanship and a significant presence.
After all, in the entire Dragon Country, what other stars could carry more weight than the 12 Zodiacs?
After the performance, Yang Lin, riding an elephant, reappeared before everyone.
"Our first program has concluded, and the second program is about to begin."
"However, before the second program starts, I have some good news to tell you."
"I have hidden 2023 New Year Special Edition animal merchandise throughout the park. Lucky audience members who find them later can take them home."
As soon as Yang Lin finished speaking, the audience present became excited once again.
Those watching the live stream who couldn't be there felt as if they had eaten a whole lemon.
"Damn it, why is it only for the live audience?"
"Exactly, no way, I protest."
"This is a New Year Special Edition, it will be out of print later."
"If I don't get the merchandise, I'm not watching anymore."
Just as the live stream audience was protesting, the host in the live stream opened their mouth and said:
"Don't worry, online viewers. Now, just by sending a free small star, you have a chance to draw a limited edition merchandise gift bag. A total of 10 waves of 2023 items will be released tonight."
As soon as the host finished speaking, the previously complaining audience members began frantically tapping their phone screens, as if they were about to break them.
While everyone in the live stream was frantically sending gifts, Yang Lin, still riding the elephant, had already led the crowd to the Birdsong Forest.
In the next second, the lights in the Birdsong Forest lit up.
Numerous trees became shadowy and indistinct.
As everyone was searching for the stage in the Birdsong Forest, four gigantic white screens were raised from all around the forest.
Upon seeing this, confusion appeared in everyone's eyes.
"Why is it covered? Where's the stage, where is the stage?"
"Exactly, there's nowhere that looks like a stage here."
"Could it be in the sky?"
Before everyone could determine the location of the stage, music began to emanate from the Birdsong Forest.
In the next second, black shadows appeared on the originally white screens. Upon closer inspection, they were clearly the shapes of large birds.
At this moment, the audience finally understood where the stage was.
As time went by, the number of black shadows appearing on the screens grew.
These shadows varied in size, clearly representing different types of birds.
Seeing this, everyone vaguely guessed what was happening, and their eyes lit up.
Accompanied by bird calls, the black shadows on the surrounding white screens began to dance.
Among them, the most eye-catching were over a dozen peacocks.
These peacock shadows would occasionally take flight, soar low, or fan their tails and bow their heads, embodying elegance to the extreme.
Although the smaller birds beside them did not have such flamboyant dance moves, their accompanying dance elevated the entire performance.
Watching them, the audience was mesmerized.
Just as they thought it was stunning enough, a clear phoenix cry suddenly echoed from within the screens.
Before anyone could react, a magnificent bird, ablaze with flames and trailing a long tail, flew out from the screens.
Upon seeing this fiery bird, the audience, who had been in a daze, immediately raised their heads.
"It's a phoenix!"
"It's really a phoenix, oh my god."
"I finally understand why this dance program is called 'A Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix'."
"Even though I know this is a fake phoenix, this entire dance program has still amazed me."
"It's simply incredible, presenting bird dances in the form of shadow puppetry, combined with a phoenix-shaped flying apparatus, it's a perfect fusion of nature, tradition, art, and technology."
"I declare this performance the strongest in the dance category."
"As expected of Xihong Zoo, they bring us surprises every time they cross disciplines."
"I used to think I didn't like song and dance programs, but now I realize it's not that I don't like them, it's that I don't like song and dance programs without innovation."
"The opening was already so explosive, I truly don't know how spectacular the subsequent programs will be."
...
As the audience marveled, the phoenix flying device that had ascended into the sky slowly descended back into the screens.
Only at this point did the audience realize that what they thought was a flying device was actually a golden eagle adorned with colored lights and a trailing tail.
As the golden eagle landed, this unique dance program drew to a close.
Yang Lin, who had mysteriously disappeared earlier, reappeared from somewhere.
"Esteemed visitors, our second program has officially concluded here."
"Next, please follow me to the performance venue for the third program."
With that, Yang Lin turned and led the crowd towards the monkey mountain.
And as the audience learned of their next destination, their anticipation surged.
Because from the previously released program list, they already knew the name of the third program.
Martial Arts Performance – Havoc in Heaven.