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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription.  _This content was paid for and prepared by China Daily, an official publication of the People's Republic of China. The TIME editorial and advertising departments were not involved in the creation of this content._ Tomorrowland, one of the largest and most iconic electronic music festivals in the world, makes its China debut with a first-ever full indoor music showcase in Shanghai on Nov. 22 and 23\. PROVIDED TO CHINA DAILY By WANG XIN With the last note fading out at the recent The Magic of Tomorrowland music festival in Shanghai, 21-year-old American Tram Ngo’s dream came true in China — being part of the united global community that shares a love and passion for electronic music. Tomorrowland, one of the largest and most iconic electronic music festivals in the world, made its China debut with a full indoor music showcase on Nov. 22 and 23 in Shanghai. The event, themed “Paperworld,” integrated Chinese cultural heritage and was held at the brand-new Hero Dome on the city’s landmark Bund waterfront. Launched in 2005 and held annually in July in Boom, Belgium, Tomorrowland now stretches over two weekends and welcomes around 400,000 people from around the world. It caters to almost all genres of electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 15 different stages. Captivated by electronic music since she was a child, Ngo long wanted to attend the festival. Currently studying at a university in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, she was excited by the opportunity to realize her dream in the neighboring city rather than flying all the way to Belgium. In partnership with Hero Esports, INS Land, and Budweiser, Tomorrowland’s production in Shanghai features cutting-edge technology, offering an immersive experience that blends music, innovation, and unique storytelling. The two-day show brought together an exceptional mix of international stars and local talents who delivered a series of unique collaborations, creating fantastic live entertainment and an immersive journey with imagination, sound, and technology. Ngo, along with two Italian friends, immediately decided to attend the show, especially when they saw Dimitri Vegas in the lineup. They enjoyed the stage, music, and atmosphere, and had fun dancing for five hours straight. “We’ve been watching Dimitri’s videos since we were little, and I feel like I’m literally in a dream. I am surprised that everything was put together so well. Everyone is having fun listening to the music and dancing. It definitely lives up to the idea of a rave and shows how music unites everyone,” Ngo says. Vegas closed the first night with an explosive performance and was joined by Chinese rapper Ma Siwei, whose surprise appearance thrilled the crowd. Known for his explosive festival anthems and electrifying main stage energy, the award-winning Vegas had previously headlined Tomorrowland’s major festivals. When speaking about his collaboration with Ma, Vegas highlights that the show’s main concept is “unity” — bringing East and West together. He sees electronic music as one of the main music genres that easily translates and travels across all cultures. “Shanghai has an energy unlike anywhere else in the world. The people’s vibe here is truly incredible. China has had the first core audience that has supported us. It feels like a family reunion, and I’m just very happy to be part of the family,” says Vegas. The landing of the iconic event in China is not only a dream come true for audiences like Ngo, but also for Chinese DJs and producers. At this inaugural event, Tiger Drama and Halo, who made their Tomorrowland debut in Belgium this July, kicked off the show in their home country with impressive sets. Tiger Drama, or Li Guangxiang, is a Shanghai native. He feels extremely proud that Shanghai hosted such a magnificent show in the heart of the city. Born into a musical family, Li fell in love with electronic music as a child and has worked in the industry for 16 years. As one of the first DJs on the show’s two stages, the 32-year-old producer spent over a month working to make his sets special, to energize the audience. “Electronic music is very cool and groovy, making me see diverse colors and feel like dancing. The event is huge, amazing, beautiful and crazy. My childhood dream has been to perform on a big stage. As a local artist at this show, it’s a dream come true,” says Li. Wang Zhenqing, or Halo, shares similar sentiments with Li. As one of China’s most prominent house music producers, the 28-year-old DJ could hardly believe the show was real until he was standing in the center of the main stage. “I felt so honored, happy, and excited to be on that absolutely epic main stage and to witness all this happening. I even felt time stood still for a moment when I saw all the people come to the dance floor, get connected, stay together, and enjoy the show,” says Wang. Henri Peiffer, better known as Henri PFR, is celebrated for his deep melodic house and thoughtful, emotive productions. The 30-year-old Belgian artist notes that Chinese DJs are “technically impressive”, and he is particularly impressed by Halo’s opening sets. “They really managed to bring the magic of Tomorrowland to Shanghai. They bring the world together with the same love for electronic music. Everything here was perfect, and everyone was jumping, smiling, and waving their hands. 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