Discovering oriental aesthetics in Hong Kong dance drama
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Discovering oriental aesthetics in Hong Kong dance drama

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The Rite of Springis a great piece of classical music. Accompanied by the music of composer Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers showcased the charm of the "shared origin of martial arts and dance" through Chinese martial arts including Tai Chi, Tuishou and Sanda. Miranda Chin, artistic director of Hong Kong-based Miranda Chin Dance Company, said that countless artists around the world have interpreted this work through their own cultures, inspiring her to create a dance drama that integrates Chinese elements and oriental aesthetics. In 2002, Chin began creating the dance drama when she was passionate about learning Tai Chi and martial arts. "Being able to interpret new connotations for the classic work The Rite of Spring from a unique Chinese aesthetic perspective and modern dance style not only reflects the charm of traditional Chinese culture, but also shows the innovation of contemporary artistic creation," said Chin, who will continue to explore more possibilities for the integration of Eastern and Western cultures in the future.

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International youth scholars dance forum kicks off in Shanghai
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International youth scholars dance forum kicks off in Shanghai

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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-19 14:24 The 2024 International Young Scholars Dance Forum, hosted by the Shanghai Theatre Academy and organized by the Shanghai Theatre Academy Journal Center and the editorial department of Contemporary Dance Art Research, is held in Shanghai on Dec 18, 2024. The 2024 International Young Scholars Dance Forum, hosted by the Shanghai Theatre Academy and organized by …

Nation's culture growing in global influence
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Nation's culture growing in global influence

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Nation's culture growing in global influence
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Nation's culture growing in global influence

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By XUE JINGQI and LIU LULU in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-12-17 09:00 In recent years, Chinese dance drama has embarked on an international ascent, with Hong Kong often serving as the initial gateway. Yang's storied career, sparked in her youth, has blossomed into a role as a cultural ambassador, bringing the elegance and spiritual connection …

Dance drama based on classic work
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Dance drama based on classic work

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Scenes from Chinese dance drama, Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature. Dance drama, Tian Gong Kai Wu, or The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, held its review at the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. "For me, this dance drama is a significant work and an entirely new attempt," said director Lu, who is …

Drumbeats and dance showcase Hong Kong's cultural power
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Drumbeats and dance showcase Hong Kong's cultural power

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Drumbeats and dance showcase Hong Kong's cultural power
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Drumbeats and dance showcase Hong Kong's cultural power

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Performers are seen at the 2024 Hong Kong Drum Festival at the West Kowloon Art Park in Hong Kong. A performance combining vibrant drumbeats and traditional dances from around the globe was held on Dec 8 to celebrate the lively cultural spirit of Hong Kong and showcase the city's soft power. The 2024 Hong Kong Drum Festival, or "One Beat, …

Dance inspired by painting set for US tour
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Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

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Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

Dance inspired by painting set for US tour
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Dance inspired by painting set for US tour

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Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, will make its debut in the US this December. Poetic Dance: The Journey of A Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama by the China Oriental Song and Dance Troupe, will perform in cities in the United States, including San Diego, Los Angeles and New York, at the end …

HK Embraces Bianzhong: Cultural Ambassador Aims to Ignite International Music Scene
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HK Embraces Bianzhong: Cultural Ambassador Aims to Ignite International Music Scene

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Hong Kong's Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is set to perform a concert on National Day, featuring Chinese music works played by bianzhong, an ancient Chinese percussion instrument. The orchestra hopes to promote Chinese music on the international stage and is seeking funding opportunities to expand its influence.

HK Embraces Bianzhong: Cultural Ambassador Aims to Ignite International Music Scene
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HK Embraces Bianzhong: Cultural Ambassador Aims to Ignite International Music Scene

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Hong Kong's Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra is set to perform a concert on National Day, featuring Chinese music works played by bianzhong, an ancient Chinese percussion instrument. The orchestra hopes to promote Chinese music on the international stage and is seeking funding opportunities to expand its influence.

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance
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Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

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A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Displaying Chinese aesthetics in Hong Kong stage performance

China Daily  

A scene from the dance drama He and The Rite of Spring when it was brought to Shanghai by the Miranda Chin Dance Company in April. To the music of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, nearly 20 Hong Kong dancers put on a display of the shared origin of martial arts and dance through demonstrations of martial arts including tai …

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future
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Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

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The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Historical dance drama prepares students for the future

China Daily  

The theater lights had yet to dim when a male dancer wearing traditional Chinese clothes from the Qing Dynasty appeared among the audience, bowing respectfully and immersing them in the era. That's the beginning scene of the original Chinese dance drama Weiwei Zhengyang, or Zhengyang Gate, which premiered at the theater of the Beijing Dance Academy on Sunday. Performed by …

Dancing, motionlessly, through time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dancing, motionlessly, through time

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Students from the Beijing Dance Academy perform Xianghe Ge, adapted from a traditional Han Dynasty dance, in Beijing on May 14. It was a re-created dance piece performed by female students of the Beijing Dance Academy and by choreographer Sun Ying that later featured in the popular TV show, Wu Qiannian, coproduced by Henan TV and Chinese video platform Bilibili …

Dancing, motionlessly, through time
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dancing, motionlessly, through time

China Daily  

Students from the Beijing Dance Academy perform Xianghe Ge, adapted from a traditional Han Dynasty dance, in Beijing on May 14. It was a re-created dance piece performed by female students of the Beijing Dance Academy and by choreographer Sun Ying that later featured in the popular TV show, Wu Qiannian, coproduced by Henan TV and Chinese video platform Bilibili …

Celebrating history through dance drama
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating history through dance drama

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A scene from Chinese dance drama, The Spring in Yangjialing. A collaborative effort between the National Center for the Performing Arts and the Beijing Dance Academy, The Spring in Yangjialing graces the stage at the NCPA from May 9 to 12. Having premiered at the NCPA in 2022, this dance drama brings together the talent of teachers and students from …

Celebrating history through dance drama
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Celebrating history through dance drama

China Daily  

A scene from Chinese dance drama, The Spring in Yangjialing. A collaborative effort between the National Center for the Performing Arts and the Beijing Dance Academy, The Spring in Yangjialing graces the stage at the NCPA from May 9 to 12. Having premiered at the NCPA in 2022, this dance drama brings together the talent of teachers and students from …

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai
8 months ago

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai

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Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, one of the best-selling Chinese dance dramas, is staged at Shanghai Culture Square on April 17, marking its 500th performance with a grand fan meeting event. On April 17, the acclaimed Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, marked its 500th performance since its premiere in …

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai
8 months ago

Chinese dance drama celebrates 500th performance in Shanghai

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Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, one of the best-selling Chinese dance dramas, is staged at Shanghai Culture Square on April 17, marking its 500th performance with a grand fan meeting event. On April 17, the acclaimed Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, marked its 500th performance since its premiere in …

Chinese dance drama premieres in Singapore
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Chinese dance drama premieres in Singapore

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Chinese dance poetry drama The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting made its debut in Singapore on Thursday. The captivating Chinese dance poetry drama, The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, made its debut in Singapore on Thursday, with performances running until Sunday. Choreographed by Han Zhen and Zhou Liya, the dance drama draws inspiration from A Panorama of Rivers …

Chinese dance drama premieres in Singapore
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Chinese dance drama premieres in Singapore

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Chinese dance poetry drama The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting made its debut in Singapore on Thursday. The captivating Chinese dance poetry drama, The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, made its debut in Singapore on Thursday, with performances running until Sunday. Choreographed by Han Zhen and Zhou Liya, the dance drama draws inspiration from A Panorama of Rivers …

Increasing number of young people savor beauty of dance dramas
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Increasing number of young people savor beauty of dance dramas

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The dance drama Crested Ibises visualizes the natural movements of the species that was thought to be extinct in China, in the Shaanxi Opera House in Xi'an in May last year. XI'AN — For Lyu Hang, an avid fan of theater performances, attending as many as 10 dance dramas with diverse themes during the past year satisfied her both emotionally …

Increasing number of young people savor beauty of dance dramas
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Increasing number of young people savor beauty of dance dramas

China Daily  

The dance drama Crested Ibises visualizes the natural movements of the species that was thought to be extinct in China, in the Shaanxi Opera House in Xi'an in May last year. XI'AN — For Lyu Hang, an avid fan of theater performances, attending as many as 10 dance dramas with diverse themes during the past year satisfied her both emotionally …

Dancing through a classical painting
11 months, 1 week ago

Dancing through a classical painting

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Meng Qingyang leads The Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting during its debut in Hong Kong on Friday. The Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama presented by Beijing-based China Oriental Performing Arts Group, made its debut in Hong Kong on Friday, igniting the enthusiasm of dance drama fans. "Having watched the …

Dancing through a classical painting
11 months, 1 week ago

Dancing through a classical painting

China Daily  

Meng Qingyang leads The Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting during its debut in Hong Kong on Friday. The Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, a dance drama presented by Beijing-based China Oriental Performing Arts Group, made its debut in Hong Kong on Friday, igniting the enthusiasm of dance drama fans. "Having watched the …

Program celebrates The Beauty of Shared Arts among BRI countries
1 year, 1 month ago

Program celebrates The Beauty of Shared Arts among BRI countries

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Serbian singer Slobodan Trkulja performs a song on the program. The program invited individuals from countries involved, such as Serbia, Kazakhstan and Laos, to create a comprehensive narrative of cross-cultural interaction, open collaboration and the rich tapestry of multicultural exchange among the countries. Hong Kong actor Wong Cho-lam collaborates with Laotian singer Atisal Ratana in a performance on the program …

Program celebrates The Beauty of Shared Arts among BRI countries
1 year, 1 month ago

Program celebrates The Beauty of Shared Arts among BRI countries

China Daily  

Serbian singer Slobodan Trkulja performs a song on the program. The program invited individuals from countries involved, such as Serbia, Kazakhstan and Laos, to create a comprehensive narrative of cross-cultural interaction, open collaboration and the rich tapestry of multicultural exchange among the countries. Hong Kong actor Wong Cho-lam collaborates with Laotian singer Atisal Ratana in a performance on the program …

Fighting to understand the concept of beauty
1 year, 5 months ago

Fighting to understand the concept of beauty

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Convergence, the latest dance production by the Hong Kong Dance Company, combines Chinese martial arts with Chinese-style dance. In 2018, the Hong Kong Dance Company launched a three-year-long project researching and studying Chinese martial arts. The result is a new dance production, titled Convergence, which brings the company's findings about Chinese martial arts together with its knowledge of Chinese-style dance. …

Dance drama based on artwork set for Macao
1 year, 6 months ago

Dance drama based on artwork set for Macao

China Daily  

Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, will be staged in Macao from Aug 24-28 with five performances. The dance drama's production company, China Oriental Performing Arts Group, announced the schedule in Macao on Wednesday. Leading dancers, including Meng Xingyang, Zhang Han and Xie Suhao, arrived in Macao and had a meeting with 350 students …

Poetic dance drama tours in China
1 year, 9 months ago

Poetic dance drama tours in China

China Daily  

Dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting was staged in Beijing on March 15. Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, will be stage 120 shows in 2023, according to the dance drama's production company, China Oriental Performing Arts Group. "Since its premiere in 2021, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a …

Martial arts converge with dance from West
2 years, 3 months ago

Martial arts converge with dance from West

China Daily  

With lights fading out at the Neilson Studio of the Sydney Dance Company, 18-year-old Australian contemporary dancer Xanthe, together with dozens of her peers, quietly walked on the center stage, ready to showcase the fruits of their Chinese martial arts training. After spending five weeks absorbing Hung Kuen and White Crane elements from their Hong Kong teachers, the young performers, …

Martial arts converge with dance from West
2 years, 3 months ago

Martial arts converge with dance from West

China Daily  

With lights fading out at the Neilson Studio of the Sydney Dance Company, 18-year-old Australian contemporary dancer Xanthe, together with dozens of her peers, quietly walked on the center stage, ready to showcase the fruits of their Chinese martial arts training. After spending five weeks absorbing Hung Kuen and White Crane elements from their Hong Kong teachers, the young performers, …

Celebration of Hong Kong's return staged in Beijing
2 years, 4 months ago

Celebration of Hong Kong's return staged in Beijing

China Daily  

A flash mob presented Peking Opera and street dance performances in Beijing on Aug 6 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. The event was to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and was a joint effort between the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing …

Celebration of Hong Kong's return staged in Beijing
2 years, 4 months ago

Celebration of Hong Kong's return staged in Beijing

China Daily  

A flash mob presented Peking Opera and street dance performances in Beijing on Aug 6 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. The event was to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and was a joint effort between the Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in Beijing …

Producer Yang Yi of dance drama 'Li Bai': Art has no boundaries
3 years ago

Producer Yang Yi of dance drama 'Li Bai': Art has no boundaries

China Daily  

"Art has no boundaries," said Yang Yi, producer of the dance drama Li Bai. Producer Yang Yi sat down with us to discuss how the dance drama's choreography shows the beauty of classical Chinese dances while conveying the spirit, temperament, and charm of Chinese culture. Yang Yi is head of the Dance Troupe of China National Opera and Dance Drama …

Producer Yang Yi of dance drama 'Li Bai': Art has no boundaries
3 years ago

Producer Yang Yi of dance drama 'Li Bai': Art has no boundaries

China Daily  

"Art has no boundaries," said Yang Yi, producer of the dance drama Li Bai. Producer Yang Yi sat down with us to discuss how the dance drama's choreography shows the beauty of classical Chinese dances while conveying the spirit, temperament, and charm of Chinese culture. Yang Yi is head of the Dance Troupe of China National Opera and Dance Drama …

Interview: Director Han Baoquan on dance drama 'Li Bai'
3 years, 1 month ago

Interview: Director Han Baoquan on dance drama 'Li Bai'

China Daily  

Chinese dance drama Li Bai made its global debut on social media platforms abroad in March, generating a new wave of discussion on the beauty of Chinese culture among art lovers from around the world. Li Bai, a classic production by the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater, has struck a chord with global audiences through the telling of …

Interview: Director Han Baoquan on dance drama 'Li Bai'
3 years, 1 month ago

Interview: Director Han Baoquan on dance drama 'Li Bai'

China Daily  

Chinese dance drama Li Bai made its global debut on social media platforms abroad in March, generating a new wave of discussion on the beauty of Chinese culture among art lovers from around the world. Li Bai, a classic production by the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater, has struck a chord with global audiences through the telling of …

Interview: Director Han Baoquan on dance drama 'Li Bai'
3 years, 1 month ago

Interview: Director Han Baoquan on dance drama 'Li Bai'

China Daily  

Chinese dance drama Li Bai made its global debut on social media platforms abroad in March, generating a new wave of discussion on the beauty of Chinese culture among art lovers from around the world. Li Bai, a classic production by the China National Opera and Dance Drama Theater, has struck a chord with global audiences through the telling of …

Dance drama debuts with banquet of Beijing life
3 years, 6 months ago

Dance drama debuts with banquet of Beijing life

China Daily  

Dancer-choreographer Liu Yan staged her debut directorial dance drama Jing Yan on June 18 at the Century Theater in Beijing. With "jing" referring to Beijing and "yan" banquet, the dance drama presented real Beijing cuisine onstage, such as dumplings, noodles and yuanxiao— small balls made of glutinous rice flour. Liu launched her dance studio in 2019 and Jing Yan is …

Dance drama debuts with banquet of Beijing life
3 years, 6 months ago

Dance drama debuts with banquet of Beijing life

China Daily  

Dancer-choreographer Liu Yan staged her debut directorial dance drama Jing Yan on June 18 at the Century Theater in Beijing. With "jing" referring to Beijing and "yan" banquet, the dance drama presented real Beijing cuisine onstage, such as dumplings, noodles and yuanxiao— small balls made of glutinous rice flour. Liu launched her dance studio in 2019 and Jing Yan is …

Dance manager promotes culture at home and away
3 years, 6 months ago

Dance manager promotes culture at home and away

China Daily  

Cheng Hong invites a guest to leave remarks after a performance in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2017. In 2018, with a troupe of other performers, she was invited to put on a show of Dameng Dunhuang－a folk dance telling the love story of an artist and the daughter of a general in Dunhuang, inspired by murals in the city's renowned Mogao …

A banquet in memory of old friends
3 years, 6 months ago

A banquet in memory of old friends

China Daily  

Luo Ying, a student from Beijing Dance Academy. China Daily At Beijing's Century Theater from June 18 to 20, dancer-choreographer Liu Yan will stage her debut directorial dance drama Jing Yan. "When we prepared for the dance drama, we wanted to present the local Beijing culture through dance and local food came to our minds," Liu says. Liu launched her …

A banquet in memory of old friends
3 years, 6 months ago

A banquet in memory of old friends

China Daily  

Luo Ying, a student from Beijing Dance Academy. China Daily At Beijing's Century Theater from June 18 to 20, dancer-choreographer Liu Yan will stage her debut directorial dance drama Jing Yan. "When we prepared for the dance drama, we wanted to present the local Beijing culture through dance and local food came to our minds," Liu says. Liu launched her …

A banquet in memory of old friends
3 years, 6 months ago

A banquet in memory of old friends

China Daily  

Luo Ying, a student from Beijing Dance Academy. China Daily At Beijing's Century Theater from June 18 to 20, dancer-choreographer Liu Yan will stage her debut directorial dance drama Jing Yan. "When we prepared for the dance drama, we wanted to present the local Beijing culture through dance and local food came to our minds," Liu says. Liu launched her …

A banquet in memory of old friends
3 years, 6 months ago

A banquet in memory of old friends

China Daily  

Luo Ying, a student from Beijing Dance Academy. China Daily At Beijing's Century Theater from June 18 to 20, dancer-choreographer Liu Yan will stage her debut directorial dance drama Jing Yan. "When we prepared for the dance drama, we wanted to present the local Beijing culture through dance and local food came to our minds," Liu says. Liu launched her …

What's on
3 years, 11 months ago

What's on

China Daily  

Comforting images Beijing-based artist Hu Changqiong often displays a symmetrical beauty in his paintings. Hu's paintings are now on show at the Ici Labas gallery in Beijing's 798 art zone until Feb 20. Combining ethnic Mongolian music and dance, the production premiered in 2019 and won "best dance drama" at the 12th Chinese Dance Lotus Awards, a top national dance …

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