Shotlist Shanghai, China - Recent: 1. Various of visitors at skating rink 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) resident (name not given/starting with shot 1/partially overlaid with shot 3): "I skated a little when I was a kid, so this really took me back. It was so much fun! They also have these cute little seal helpers that beginners can hold onto for support, which is great." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 3. Visitors at skating rink [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Various of circus artists performing 5. SOUNDBITE (English) Borysenko Vladyslav, aerial artist, MIAO circus (starting with shot 4): "I do aerial straps, aerial acrobatics. It's a little bit cold, but good audience with their smile make us warm." 6. Circus artists performing 7. SOUNDBITE (English) Fernando Mardones Salazar, clown artist, MIAO circus (starting with shot 6/ending with shot 8): "Today I'm a clown, musician and a balancer. I feel the beautiful energy with the people. A lot of connection with people." 8. Decorations 9. Various of visitors at night market 10. SOUNDBITE (English) visitor from Russia (name not given/starting with shot 9): "Incredible, it's such a good place. So, I am first time here, and we just came here, maybe 10 minutes. And this is my first glass. So, I just started." 11. SOUNDBITE (English) visitor from France (name not given): "First time we do this event, but it's very well organized. Beautiful people, beautiful shops and really having fun." 12. Various of visitors at night market 13. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) resident (name not given/starting with shot 12/ending with shot 14): "I've actually been here since the afternoon, so I saw it transition from day to night. The atmosphere becomes even better when the lights come on. The place feels incredibly warm and lively, with lots of international visitors around. I'm just having a really great time." 14. Various of visitors at night market, having rest 15. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Tiffany Xu, vice president and COO, Bund Finance Center (starting with shot 14/partially overlaid with shot 16): "First, we will extend the mall's overall operating hours until midnight. This gives our customers enough time to explore and make purchases. Additionally, our night market will be focused on food and beverage offerings, providing a late-night dining and strolling experience. Through these initiatives we hope to showcase the unique charm of the Bund after dark." [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 16. Various of visitors at night market [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 17. Visitors at night market Storyline The Bund Finance Center (BFC) in Shanghai has been transformed into a vibrant winter carnival, turning the iconic waterfront into an enchanting holiday destination. An ice-skating rink, circus performances, and a lively night market are drawing crowds eager to enjoy the festive season. Spanning 300 square meters, the skating rink features a professional-grade surface, complemented by immersive light displays and artificial snowfall, creating a truly magical winter experience. Visitors of all ages, whether seasoned skaters or first-timers, can glide across the ice, making it the perfect spot to embrace the season's fun. "I skated a little when I was a kid, so this really took me back. It was so much fun! They also have these cute little seal helpers that beginners can hold onto for support, which is great," said a resident. Adding to the excitement, the carnival is hosting the debut of the "Circus Players," a lively show combining acrobatics, singing, mime, and live DJ music. "I do aerial straps, aerial acrobatics. It's a little bit cold, but good audience with their smile make us warm," said Borysenko Vladyslav, an aerial artist with the MIAO circus. "Today I'm a clown, musician and a balancer. I feel the beautiful energy with the people. A lot of connection with people," said Fernando Mardones Salazar, a clown in the circus. After the performances, visitors can unwind at the night market, enjoying drinks, delicious street foods, and a relaxed atmosphere with friends. The market's diverse offerings create the perfect setting for a cozy winter gathering. "Incredible, it's such a good place. So, I am first time here, and we just came here, maybe 10 minutes. And this is my first glass. So, I just started,” said a visitor from Russia enjoying a festive drink. "First time we do this event, but it's very well organized. Beautiful people, beautiful shops and really having fun,” said a visitor from France. "I've actually been here since the afternoon, so I saw it transition from day to night. The atmosphere becomes even better when the lights come on. The place feels incredibly warm and lively, with lots of international visitors around. I'm just having a really great time," said another visitor at the night market. As part of Shanghai's broader efforts to boost nightlife and the nighttime economy in the winter season, BFC has extended its operating hours until midnight. "First, we will extend the mall's overall operating hours until midnight. This gives our customers enough time to explore and make purchases. Additionally, our night market will be focused on food and beverage offerings, providing a late-night dining and strolling experience. Through these initiatives we hope to showcase the unique charm of the Bund after dark," said Tiffany Xu, BFC's vice president and COO. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]