Chinese designer Guo Pei's art couture exhibition enchants Auckland

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Chinese designer Guo Pei's art couture exhibition enchants Auckland

STORY: Chinese designer Guo Pei's art couture exhibition enchants Auckland SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 8, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: AUCKLAND, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Guo Pei's exhibition "Fashion, Art, Fantasy" STORYLINE: As the sun dipped below the Auckland skyline, the Auckland Art Gallery sparkled with the presence of celebrities and dignitaries, who came to celebrate the exquisite symphony of art, fashion and heritage as the Chinese couturier Guo Pei unveiled her exhibition "Fashion, Art, Fantasy." The six-month exhibition starting from Saturday showcases over 60 striking garments from Guo Pei's two-decade-long career, inviting New Zealanders to immerse themselves in the grandeur of her art couture. The opening ceremony commenced with the soul-stirring resonance of Maori Karanga, a ceremonial call of welcome to the artist and her family, followed by traditional blessings and songs. The exclusive exhibition not only displays Guo Pei's repre

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