Fountain of fables: Aug date for light, sound show in Gurgaon?
As work on setting up the city's first-ever light and sound show nears completion at Leisure Valley Park in Sector 29, officials say the themes being considered for laser projections include Guru Dronacharya, the mighty Hanuman and elements from children's fantasy stories.
The light and sound show — designed as a 10 to 15-minute immersive experience — is preparing to dazzle its visitors with a visual spectacle that blends mythology, fantasy and cutting-edge technology.
A GMDA official says, "This will be the first project of its kind in the city. We are exploring several cultural and historical themes, but the final narrative for the laser show is yet to be finalised."
While the final storyline is still being curated with inputs from the Indian Council of Historical Research and India Tourism Development Corporation, GMDA officials say the aim is to craft something that resonates across age groups — from children to history buffs.
Spread across 25 acres, Leisure Valley Park has long been a haven for walkers, joggers and families. Now, many residents are hopeful it will become the city's cultural hotspot after sunset.
With a modest seating capacity of around 100 people, the show is expected to draw more visitors once launched.
Officials say the Rs 8.3-crore project also includes five years of operation and maintenance and could pave the way for similar cultural initiatives in other parts of the city.
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The show will use 3D projection mapping on a water screen, synchronised audio, laser visuals and high-pressure fountain nozzles to create a rich, multi-sensory narrative.
Scheduled for Oct last year, the project was delayed by over eight months due to structural seepage detected in the fountain area — the very site where the projection screen was to be mounted.
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