This year, 2025, our unforgettable dragon mare, Long Ma, is making her grand return to the Halle de La Machine. She will be there until 4 January 2026! Don’t miss her !
long ma is back
Come and discover the grace and undeniable charm of Long Ma, our 12-metre-high dragon mare. After travelling the world from Beijing to Ottawa, Long Ma is returning to Toulouse until 4 January 2026. Stand beside her, close to her monumental legs, and marvel at the details of her colours, her rump, her slender neck and the materials that make up her structure. Guess which animals inspired her creator, François Delaroziere. Every weekend, Long Ma awakens daily inside the Halle de La Machine.
Saturday and Sunday – Awakening inside the Halle
anatomy of a show
The exhibition ‘Anatomy of a Show’ lifts the veil on the creation of the urban opera ‘Le Gardien du Temple – La Porte des Ténèbres’ (The Guardian of the Temple – The Gate of Darkness). This hugely successful show attracted no fewer than 1.2 million curious spectators to the streets of Toulouse. This time, the Compagnie de la Machine shines a spotlight on the artisans behind the scenes, the passionate creators whose work was essential to the success of this masterpiece. Through sketches and drawings, the exhibition reveals the little-known origins of Lilith. From the initial model to the final version, it took over a year of work to craft her bust, her sting and the ornaments that surround her.
>> Tuesday to Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Winland is delighted to entrust Long Ma to us during this event. We thank them for their trust.
Until 4 January 2026
Open Tuesday to Sunday – 10am to 7pm
Long Ma awakens on Saturdays and Sundays
