At the opening ceremony of China’s 15th National Games, a giant dragon fish soared and danced above the stage, creating a spectacular visual scene. The mythical creature — with the head of a dragon and the body of a fish — is a traditional auspicious symbol in Lingnan architecture, inspired by the legend of the “Carp Leaping over the Dragon Gate.” This timeless symbol of perseverance and transformation was brought to life in the night sky through a 30-meter-wide mechanical structure paired with