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Emily Chan

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Thousands of ravers dance to the beat of EDM festival at Shanghai’s Hero Dome


Thousands of ravers dance to the beat of EDM festival at Shanghai’s Hero Dome.


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Video | European EDM festival Tomorrowland makes China debut in Shanghai

Thousands of ravers dance to the beat of EDM festival at Shanghai’s Hero Dome