United by a passion for electro music

"We've been watching Dimitri's videos since we were little, and I feel like I'm literally in a dream. I am surprised that everything was put together so well. Everyone is having fun listening to the music and dancing. It definitely lives up to the idea of a rave and shows how music unites everyone," Ngo says.

Vegas closed the first night with an explosive performance and was joined by Chinese rapper Ma Siwei, whose surprise appearance thrilled the crowd. Known for his explosive festival anthems and electrifying main stage energy, the award-winning Vegas had previously headlined Tomorrowland's major festivals.

When speaking about his collaboration with Ma, Vegas highlights that the show's main concept is "unity" — bringing East and West together. He sees electronic music as one of the main music genres that easily translates and travels across all cultures.

"Shanghai has an energy unlike anywhere else in the world. The people's vibe here is truly incredible. China has had the first core audience that has supported us. It feels like a family reunion, and I'm just very happy to be part of the family," says Vegas.

The landing of the iconic event in China is not only a dream come true for audiences like Ngo, but also for Chinese DJs and producers. At this inaugural event, Tiger Drama and Halo, who made their Tomorrowland debut in Belgium this July, kicked off the show in their home country with impressive sets.

Tiger Drama, or Li Guangxiang, is a Shanghai native. He feels extremely proud that Shanghai hosted such a magnificent show in the heart of the city. Born into a musical family, Li fell in love with electronic music as a child and has worked in the industry for 16 years. As one of the first DJs on the show's two stages, the 32-year-old producer spent over a month working to make his sets special, to energize the audience.