POV: Inside China’s Bench Dragon Parade | 100 Performers, One Giant Dragon!

As night falls and the sound of drums echoes through the streets, a magnificent golden dragon made from connected wooden benches comes alive before the crowd. The Bench Dragon Dance is a remarkable part of China’s intangible cultural heritage, combining teamwork, strength, rhythm, and tradition. Performers work in perfect coordination as the glowing dragon twists, circles, rises, and moves through the festival, symbolizing good fortune, prosperity, and blessings for the coming year.

In this immersive video, X-NOVA takes you directly into the heart of the Bench Dragon parade. Experience the powerful drumbeats, brilliant lanterns, excited crowds, and the breathtaking moment when the giant dragon approaches from a close-up POV perspective. Put on your VR headset and feel as though you are standing inside the procession, witnessing one of China’s most spectacular living traditions in stunning detail.