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An interior shot within a multi-story shopping mall in Guta, China, captures an elaborate Chinese New Year-themed display centered on an ascending escalator bank. In the foreground, two escalators ascend diagonally towards the upper right. The left escalator features a decorative installation: its steps are entirely covered with numerous rows of stacked, rectangular, gold-colored ingots or boxes, creating a shimmering golden ascent. Positioned on this golden staircase are two prominent figures. At the lower section, a large, muscular, bearded figure rendered in gold is depicted in a squatting posture. This figure holds a rolled scroll in its left hand and a golden bowl or pot in its right hand. It rests upon a large, cylindrical pedestal wrapped in reflective gold foil, displaying a red banner with "HAPPY NEW YEAR" in English and "所愿皆如愿" (All wishes come true) in Chinese characters. Further up the golden escalator, a smaller, standing figure in red attire with a long white beard and a red hat, resembling the God of Wealth (Cai Shen), holds a vertical tablet or scroll with Chinese characters. The right escalator is operational, with visible black steps and silver handrails. Along its left side (adjacent to the decorated escalator), a long, red fabric runner adorned with gold Chinese characters (e.g., "招财进宝" - Bringing in wealth and treasure) is draped over the steps. The surrounding environment shows typical mall architecture: polished floors, tall white pillars, and railings for upper levels are visible on both sides. Overhead, the mall features a high ceiling with recessed lighting. In the background, blurred retail displays and indistinct figures of people can be seen on upper floors and on the operational escalator, indicating a public commercial space. On the far right, a tall yellow sign with red Chinese text is partially visible. At the immediate lower left, a display of vertical, flat, beige and red cardboard cutouts, possibly resembling traditional fortune slips, stands beside the escalator base.
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