Giant dragon approaches French beach
Horrific Giant Dragon (Cheval Dragon Long Ma) arrives at the beach of Calais city of France. For three days, starting November 1, actors from the French street-theater company La Machine have escorted a 10-meter-tall dragon marionette in performance across the city of Calais. /VCG Photo

Horrific Giant Dragon (Cheval Dragon Long Ma) arrives at the beach of Calais city of France. For three days, starting November 1, actors from the French street-theater company La Machine have escorted a 10-meter-tall dragon marionette in performance across the city of Calais. /VCG Photo

"Le Dragon de Calais," a massive fire-breathing dragon built of steel and carved wood, stars in the tale of a fantasy creature that emerges from the sea and encounters the people of Calais. /VCG Photo

"Le Dragon de Calais," a massive fire-breathing dragon built of steel and carved wood, stars in the tale of a fantasy creature that emerges from the sea and encounters the people of Calais. /VCG Photo

After the performance, the dragon will remain in the city, becoming a new tourist attraction. /VCG Photo

After the performance, the dragon will remain in the city, becoming a new tourist attraction. /VCG Photo

A performer stands near controls on the back of the "Dragon de Calais" in Calais, France, October 30, 2019. /VCG Photo

A performer stands near controls on the back of the "Dragon de Calais" in Calais, France, October 30, 2019. /VCG Photo