Dralion (pronounced Drah-lee-on) was a touring production by the Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil. The show combined elements of traditional Chinese circus with Western contemporary circus, complementing the "East-meets-West" theme implied in the title—the name is a portmanteau of "dragon" (representing the East) and "lion" (representing the West). It is Cirque du Soleil's twelfth touring production and the first Cirque show since 1985 not to be directed by Franco Dragone. Dralion performed its final show at the Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska on January 18, 2015, bringing its fifteen-year world tour to a close. Set and technical information The backdrop for Dralion was a metallic structure in width and in height. It was covered in perforated aluminum tiles, giving it the appearance of medieval armor or a futuristic Chinese temple. Sitting atop the structure were six giant claws which allow performers to climb the wall and suspend in mid-air. Above the stage itself were three large concentric aluminum rings. The first was utilized as a catwalk; the second was used to support acrobatic equipment; and the third is used by performers to move up and down and suspend in the air. Portions of the Dralion stage were redesigned and incorporated into the Ovo arena tour in early 2016. Characters Dralion featured 50 members in its performance troupe, of which about 5 or 6 play principal characters. Azala (air): The goddess of air who is dressed in blue, keeper of the sun and the guardian of immortality. Gaya (earth): The goddess of earth, dressed in ochre. Océane (water): The goddess of water, dressed in green. Yao (fire): The god of fire, dressed in red, who is both good and evil. L'Âme Force: The show's singers who symbolize harmony between the four elements. Kala: Represents the heart of the wheel of time, making time evolve. King Bamboo: Represents the force of Fire. Hibana: A Fire Princess. Little Buddha: The chosen child who possesses powers that will eventually allow him to become an Âme-Force, but dreams of being a regular child. Shine: The lover of the air goddess Azala. Dralions: Mythical creatures inspired by the imagery of the Chinese lion dance and dragon dance. (performed by members of Chinese house troupe) Water Nymphs: A group of young girls dress in green, they follow the order of Océane. Giovanni: A small but nimble man. (1999-2015) Giovanna: A female version of Giovanni portrayed by