Christie’s HS Series 1DLP Laser Projectors Ignites Red Cliff Spectacle in China

History is blazing back to life in Chibi Town, Xianning, as Christie’s HS Series 1DLP laser projectors power a spectacular new cultural performance at the famed Three Kingdoms Ancient Battlefield Scenic Area. The immersive production, Red Cliff: Borrowing the East Wind, blends live performance with cutting-edge visuals to retell one of the most iconic battles in Chinese history.

Produced by Hubei Dingtu Culture and Tourism and directed by celebrated multidisciplinary artist Luo Kege, the show uses seven Christie DWU19-HS projectors that were deployed by Jianye Display, to transform the citadel walls and the towering sails of a warship into living canvases. The result is a sweeping sensory experience that transports audiences directly into the chaos and heroism of the Battle of Red Cliff. Since its debut in April, the production has drawn throngs of visitors, fusing history, art, and technology into an unmissable cultural event.

“The high brightness, rich color reproduction, and rock-solid reliability of the Christie DWU19-HS projectors enable Red Cliff: Borrowing the East Wind to achieve a perfect fusion of light, shadow, and storytelling,” said a spokesperson from Jianye Display. “Iconic scenes and characters from the Battle of Red Cliff are brought to life with extraordinary realism, heightening immersion and offering a fresh cultural tourism experience at this historic site.”

The installation was achieved in just one month, a feat made possible by Jianye Display’s technical precision. With several projectors mounted high above the performance area, the team employed strict safety measures and advanced 3D simulations to nail projection angles and blending. To safeguard against the challenges of dust, humidity, and unpredictable outdoor weather, the DWU19-HS projectors were rigorously tested for resilience and durability.

Punching out up to 20,050 lumens while weighing under 41.6 kg, the DWU19-HS combines brightness with portability, delivering one of the industry’s strongest lumen-to-weight ratios. Christie BoldColor+ technology ensures natural, true-to-life colour with deep blacks, while WUXGA resolution sharpens every detail. Meanwhile, Christie Twist simplifies setup across irregular surfaces, and Christie Mystique further accelerates multi-projection calibration and maintenance, keeping visuals crisp and consistent night after night.

Han Kim, Vice President of Sales, Asia-Pacific, Christie, applauded Jianye Display’s achievement: “We commend Jianye Display for their expertise and dedication in delivering Red Cliff: Borrowing the East Wind. Through meticulous planning and flawless execution, they showcased the full potential of the DWU19-HS projectors, bringing history and artistry together in a compelling spectacle. This project is a shining example of how technology and creativity can work hand-in-hand to elevate cultural tourism.”

With this successful collaboration, Jianye Display has confirmed plans to continue working with Christie to deliver innovative projection solutions that spotlight historical narratives and cultural heritage with unmatched visual impact.