Named After Fire, Fortune at Your Fingertips: Chiyou and Lora Send New Year Greetings in the "Bingwu" Year of the Horse
11:56:54 16-02-2026From:CRI OnlineEditor:

A Torrent of Fire, The God of War Returns

As spring stirs and the New Year ignites, Chinese communities across the globe gather in shared celebration.
Lanterns glow overhead, fireworks cascade like blazing rivers, and laughter fills every home.
The "Bingwu" Year of the Horse arrives in a blaze, bringing blessings and hope in a fiery surge—

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For the 2026 Spring Festival, the God of War Chiyou and digital avatar Lora return with heartfelt wishes.
Emerging from ancient mythology, they join hands across time on New Year's Eve, welcoming this vibrant, flame-red spring together with us.

New Year Video

Under the fiery symbolism of the Bingwu Year, Chiyou's return is like a suspended river pouring out flames—an unstoppable surge of power and momentum shooting straight into the sky.

Within Chiyou burns the hot blood of battle and an unyielding spirit.
His return signals a brand-new release of strength and passion.

In the 2026 Year of the Horse, this legendary hero from antiquity is reborn through technological reinterpretation, becoming a modern symbol of perseverance, struggle, and resistance for a new generation.

Chiyou–God of Fireworks Cuisine: From Fierce War Deity to Adorably Working "God"

As the leader of the Jiuli tribe, Chiyou has long embodied courage and strength. His legendary duel with the Yellow Emperor at the Battle of Zhuolu remains one of the most powerful tales in ancient Chinese mythology.

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For thousands of years, Chiyou has symbolized resistance against oppression and the courage to fight for one's people and homeland. Today, emerging technology reshapes this mythic figure once again.

In the upcoming AIGC animated series Chiyou–God of Fireworks Cuisine, Chiyou transforms into a "fierce yet tender" God of War with unexpected charm. His inner struggles come into focus: even a battle deity is merely an overworked employee in the Heavenly Court. When the burden of being a "combat immortal" grows too heavy, even gods grow tired—and even gods can break.

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In mythology, Chiyou is often associated with "chaos", symbolizing warfare and unrest. In this era of technology reshaping culture, he moves from chaos toward rebirth.

In Chiyou – God of Fireworks Cuisine, we witness not just the revival of a war deity, but his evolution—from a battle machine of the past to a figure navigating growth and transformation in a modern world.

This "rebirth" is both a reinterpretation of Chiyou and a bold, innovative expression of traditional culture.

Technology as Water, Culture as the Vessel

If reimagining ancient myths is a gift unique to the descendants of ancient civilizations, then AIGC empowers Chinese mythology with the potential to reach the world.

High-quality AIGC animation is the fusion of "stable skeletal structure + refined aesthetics + logical soul". The visual stability and physical coherence in Chiyou–God of Fireworks Cuisine reflect professional mastery over texture, fluid motion, and artistic style.

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Technology is the water; culture is the vessel. At its core, the production of Chiyou–God of Fireworks Cuisine seeks to transmit and innovate culture through technology—enabling traditional stories to be created swiftly, shared rapidly, and understood globally.

Chiyou is not merely China's God of War—he represents a cultural "spark".
With the support of modern technology, this series breathes new life into Chinese cultural symbols on the global stage.

Spring Festival Demo Release—A Glimpse of What's to Come

The New Year greeting video featuring Chiyou and Lora is a dreamlike crossover between past and present—
but it is only the prologue.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Demo video of Chiyou–God of Fireworks Cuisine will officially premiere.

You will catch a glimpse of how this ancient war deity collides with the modern world:
From a "corporatized Heavenly Court" to a vengeful war god,
From the bold, spicy flavors of Sichuan culinary culture to dazzling, fantastical adventures across time and space,
From the ancient resonance of legend to postmodern deconstruction—
where wisdom meets humor in a vibrant new mythological universe.

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We hope this production will offer global audiences a visual feast and an exploration of emotion and culture—
showcasing the limitless possibilities of Chinese traditional culture in the modern age.

A New Spring, A Cultural Leap

The return of Chiyou is not merely the revival of a traditional myth—it is a cultural rebirth.

Through modern technology and global platforms, we aspire to move Chinese mythology beyond the confines of historical narration and into the realm of international cultural dialogue.

This Spring Festival, follow Chiyou in revisiting these ancient heroic tales.
Let them shine anew in contemporary contexts and become spiritual symbols for a new generation.

Spring Festival Demo Video—Coming Soon!