On 21–22 February 2026, Trafalgar Square in London was filled with festive crowds as the “Happy Chinese New Year” and Four Seas Spring Festival Gala celebrations were held to mark the Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse.
A renowned Chinese intangible cultural heritage performance group—the Ansai Waist Drum troupe from Shaanxi—delivered a thunderous and energetic performance that echoed across the square, igniting the atmosphere of the celebration. Throughout the event, the Intennel team, responsible for reception and visual documentation, used professional photography to capture every highlight of this cultural spectacle, blending the bold spirit of the Loess Plateau in northern Shaanxi with the elegance of London’s urban landscape and preserving the moment as a striking visual narrative.
Professional Reception and Comprehensive Event Support
As the designated reception and visual service provider for the Ansai Waist Drum troupe’s London visit, the Intennel team became deeply involved well before the event began. From itinerary planning and venue coordination to scouting photography positions, the team provided full-process professional support for both the Ansai Waist Drum performers and the Yan’an folk dance group performing Yangko.
During the parade at Trafalgar Square, Intennel photographers moved skillfully through the crowds, using multiple cameras and angles to document the performers marching forward in vibrant red and yellow costumes, moving in powerful rhythm with the pounding drums.
Through the lens, drumsticks flashed like golden dragons in motion, while the performers’ synchronized steps echoed like galloping horses. Bright silk ribbons fluttered in the breeze near the River Thames, vividly expressing the majestic power of what is often hailed as “the world’s greatest drum tradition.”
Capturing Cultural Dialogue Through the Lens
At a special indoor performance held at the historic Burlington Arcade, the company’s photography team once again demonstrated its professional expertise. Faced with the complex lighting conditions inside the classical British arcade, photographers skillfully used light and shadow to capture both the strength of the Ansai Waist Drum and the graceful vitality of the Yangko dance.
The resulting images documented not only the performers’ focused expressions, flying drumsticks, and beads of sweat, but also the reactions of the audience—the amazement on spectators’ faces and the playful imitation of children inspired by the performance.
These powerful photographs and videos not only recorded a vibrant artistic exchange but also captured moments of cultural resonance, becoming meaningful visual testimony to the connection between the peoples of China and the UK.
Professional Services Supporting Cultural Exchange
From logistical coordination to on-site event support, the Intennel team ensured that every artist could perform at their best and that every cultural message could reach audiences worldwide through high-quality visual storytelling.
During this London tour, the powerful rhythms of the Ansai Waist Drum brought the spirit of the Chinese New Year to life, while the company’s reception and photography services provided both solid logistical support and artistic enhancement for this remarkable cultural showcase abroad.
Looking ahead, Intennel will continue to use the camera as its pen and professional service as its bridge, helping more outstanding elements of traditional Chinese culture step onto the global stage.