China: Dancing Girl Captures Beluga Whale’s Attention at Anhui Aquarium

On February 14, 2026, in Anhui, located in eastern China, a video recorded a girl dancing in front of the glass wall at an aquarium. She moved freely while facing the tank, apparently unaware of what was happening behind her at first. As she danced, a beluga in the distance began swimming closer. The whale then approached the glass and stayed near the girl, appearing to watch her movements from inside the tank. When the girl turned around and noticed the beluga beside the glass, she immediately smiled. The interaction lasted only a brief moment, but the timing made it look as though the dance had drawn the animal over.

China's National Maritime Museum offers immersive experiences using digital technology

STORY: China's National Maritime Museum offers immersive experiences using digital technology DATELINE: Aug. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of display projects in the museum STORYLINE: The National Maritime Museum of China, located in the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, has incorporated digital technology, including digital projection and AI interaction, into its whale-themed exhibition this summer. This innovative approach aims to offer visitors an immersive experience while showcasing the museum's extensive collection, research, and educational resources on marine topics. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(230827) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit National Maritime Museum of China in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Aug. 26, 2023. The National Maritime Museum of China is a national-level, comprehensive marine museum that integrates collections, displays, research, and education in China. This summer, it has applied digital technology such as digital projection and AI interaction to a whale-themed exhibition to provide visitors with an immersive experience. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(230827) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug. 26, 2023 shows National Maritime Museum of China in north China's Tianjin Municipality. The National Maritime Museum of China is a national-level, comprehensive marine museum that integrates collections, displays, research, and education in China. This summer, it has applied digital technology such as digital projection and AI interaction to a whale-themed exhibition to provide visitors with an immersive experience. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(230827) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People interacts with virtual marine organisms at a whale-themed exhibition of National Maritime Museum of China in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Aug. 26, 2023. The National Maritime Museum of China is a national-level, comprehensive marine museum that integrates collections, displays, research, and education in China. This summer, it has applied digital technology such as digital projection and AI interaction to a whale-themed exhibition to provide visitors with an immersive experience. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(230827) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a video at a whale-themed exhibition of National Maritime Museum of China in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Aug. 26, 2023. The National Maritime Museum of China is a national-level, comprehensive marine museum that integrates collections, displays, research, and education in China. This summer, it has applied digital technology such as digital projection and AI interaction to a whale-themed exhibition to provide visitors with an immersive experience. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(230827) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit a whale-themed exhibition of National Maritime Museum of China in north China's Tianjin Municipality, July 29, 2023. The National Maritime Museum of China is a national-level, comprehensive marine museum that integrates collections, displays, research, and education in China. This summer, it has applied digital technology such as digital projection and AI interaction to a whale-themed exhibition to provide visitors with an immersive experience. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-MARITIME MUSEUM-DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY (CN)

(230827) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People view virtual whales at a whale-themed exhibition of National Maritime Museum of China in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Aug. 26, 2023. The National Maritime Museum of China is a national-level, comprehensive marine museum that integrates collections, displays, research, and education in China. This summer, it has applied digital technology such as digital projection and AI interaction to a whale-themed exhibition to provide visitors with an immersive experience. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)