Japanese artists showcase the transient beauty of life, Hika Rakuyo, at this year's Vivid Sydney

The eight-minute holographic light and laser show with native Australian flowers blooming across the wharf, is based on the Japanese philosophy, Hika Rakuyo, the concept of the transient beauty of life.

Hika Rakuyo is an eight-minute spectacular that is on repeat from 6pm at Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour during Vivid Sydney 2024. Credit: Vivid Sydney

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