Hengqin Chimelong Resort shines at international awards ceremony with two major awards
Marking another milestone for China's theme park and cultural entertainment scene, Chimelong Group was honoured for the eighth time by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in Los Angeles on March 15.
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Founded in 1991, the TEA is a non-profit organisation representing 1,600 members, including top creators, developers, designers and producers in the themed entertainment industry.
Each year, the association applies strict criteria to award projects, technologies and individuals for their contribution to excellence at the Thea Awards, its peer-voted independent award show widely regarded as the industry's Oscars.
This year, Hengqin Chimelong Resort was honoured with two prestigious accolades – the Outstanding Achievement Award – Marine Theme Park, in recognition of its groundbreaking mega-attraction, Chimelong Spaceship; and the Outstanding Achievement Award – Spectacular Show, for its multicultural circus performance, Chimelong Show.
The TEA's Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Spectacular Show (left) and Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement – Marine Theme Park.
The group remains the first and only Chinese brand to receive multiple awards from the Thea Awards, a testament to its dedication to pushing boundaries with industry-leading projects and performances.
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