A Journey Through Li Qingzhao's Turbulent Life: A Dance Production

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When Luka Yuanyuan Yang, a visual artist born in Beijing, received a six-month residency in the United States from the Asian Cultural Council in 2018, she found herself drawn to the story of a group of older women who defied the stereotypes of age, leading her to spend six years tracing their lives in a documentary called Chinatown Cha-Cha. Yang …

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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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 …

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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 …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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Rise of 'China-chic' wins fans around world

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The dance drama Soaring Wings: Journey of the Crested Ibis is staged in Jiaxing, Zhejiang province, in November 2017. TIAN JIANMING./FOR CHINA DAILY Nestled in the lush landscapes of Southwest China lies Yunnan province, a mosaic of ethnic diversity and the birthplace of a dance that has captivated the nation and the world beyond. It is here that the Dai …

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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 …

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Series showcases strong women of ancient China

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poet Li Qingzhao in the documentary CHINA DAILY As a legendary figure in Chinese literature, poet Li Qingzhao's early life was dazzling. When film director Wang Xin delved deeper into historical materials for the documentary Phoenix: The Story of Her, she was surprised to find that Li's brief second marriage had been regarded as a "stain" by some scholars in …

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Series showcases strong women of ancient China

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poet Li Qingzhao in the documentary CHINA DAILY As a legendary figure in Chinese literature, poet Li Qingzhao's early life was dazzling. When film director Wang Xin delved deeper into historical materials for the documentary Phoenix: The Story of Her, she was surprised to find that Li's brief second marriage had been regarded as a "stain" by some scholars in …

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Variety show displays poetry in modern motion

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Contestants in the promotional session before a seminar to discuss the variety show Zhonghua Jiating Shici Leitaisai. With his young son, who also shares his love of poetry, Wang attended the Zhonghua Jiating Shici Leitaisai, a cultural TV variety show produced by Shandong Television. The show has aired four episodes so far, amassing over 150 million views of its related …

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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 …

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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 …

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Peking Opera to pay tribute to Han Dynasty female historian

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Peking Opera actress Lyu Yaoyao will play the role of Ban Zhao in the latest production, The Tribute to the Female Historian. China National Peking Opera Company will premiere its latest production, Nyu Shi Fu, or The Tribute to the Female Historian, on Dec 21 at Mei Lanfang Grand Theater in Beijing. Yuan Huiqin, artistic director of Peking Opera production …

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Peking Opera company returns after 68 years to captivate Brazilian audiences

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A scene from Goddess Scattering Flowersstaged during the tour of Brazil. "The combination of martial arts, acrobatics and expressive singing is captivating the audiences, along with the elaborate makeup, costumes and stage decor, creating a visually stunning experience," Jiang said, adding that the struggles and triumphs of the characters always evoke strong emotional responses. Another play, Goddess Scattering Flowers, once …

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Xinshi Dance Art Festival showcases environmental dance

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By Wang Xin | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Nov 19, 2024 The Xinshi Dance Art Festival kicked off on Saturday in Xinshi ancient town of Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. The Xinshi Dance Art Festival kicked off on Saturday in Xinshi ancient town of Deqing county, Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, featuring diverse dance shows and cultural activities that …

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Peking Opera company returns after 68 years to captivate Brazilian audiences

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A scene from Goddess Scattering Flowersstaged during the tour of Brazil. "The combination of martial arts, acrobatics and expressive singing is captivating the audiences, along with the elaborate makeup, costumes and stage decor, creating a visually stunning experience," Jiang said, adding that the struggles and triumphs of the characters always evoke strong emotional responses. Another play, Goddess Scattering Flowers, once …

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Dance play dips toes in Chu culture during arts festival

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By Wang Xin | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-15 06:08 Chief director Yang Liping with dancers. With renowned veteran dancer-choreographer Yang Liping as the chief director, the epic dance play Jingchu Impression made its Shanghai debut on Oct 30 at the Shanghai Grand Theatre during the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival, offering audiences an immersive experience of the profound …

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Dance play dips toes in Chu culture during arts festival

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Chief director Yang Liping with dancers. With renowned veteran dancer-choreographer Yang Liping as the chief director, the epic dance play Jingchu Impression made its Shanghai debut on Oct 30 at the Shanghai Grand Theatre during the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival, offering audiences an immersive experience of the profound Chu culture. Jingchu generally refers to the current region of …

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Dance play dips toes in Chu culture during arts festival

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Chief director Yang Liping with dancers. With renowned veteran dancer-choreographer Yang Liping as the chief director, the epic dance play Jingchu Impression made its Shanghai debut on Oct 30 at the Shanghai Grand Theatre during the 23rd China Shanghai International Arts Festival, offering audiences an immersive experience of the profound Chu culture. Jingchu generally refers to the current region of …

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

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Liu No-yu coaches a student during a dance class at her studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. ZHOU HUIYING/CHINA DAILY Despite it being over 3,000 kilometers from her hometown in Taiwan, Liu No-yu has decided to settle in Northeast China's Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, to pursue her dreams. "I've never felt such warmth in any other city before," Liu said …

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Taiwan dancer's dreams realized in Harbin studio

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Liu No-yu coaches a student during a dance class at her studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. ZHOU HUIYING/CHINA DAILY Despite it being over 3,000 kilometers from her hometown in Taiwan, Liu No-yu has decided to settle in Northeast China's Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, to pursue her dreams. "I've never felt such warmth in any other city before," Liu said …

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Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

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Zhang Yixing at a rehearsal for the musical drama. This new production brings together a lineup of young actors and actresses, led by singer-actor Zhang Yixing, who performed the musical drama's theme song during the media event on Oct 30 along with other cast members. "I have been interested in Dunhuang for years, and being part of this process is …

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Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

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Singer-actor Zhang Yixing and main cast members of the theatrical production The Summoning of Dunhuang perform a song at the media event on Oct 30. One of the most eminent Chinese artists to study in France, Chang discovered a book containing photographs of hundreds of Dunhuang paintings and manuscripts in an old bookstore in Paris in 1935. Young actors and …

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Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

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Singer-actor Zhang Yixing and main cast members of the theatrical production The Summoning of Dunhuang perform a song at the media event on Oct 30. One of the most eminent Chinese artists to study in France, Chang discovered a book containing photographs of hundreds of Dunhuang paintings and manuscripts in an old bookstore in Paris in 1935. Young actors and …

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Dunhuang destined to dazzle onstage

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Singer-actor Zhang Yixing and main cast members of the theatrical production The Summoning of Dunhuang perform a song at the media event on Oct 30. One of the most eminent Chinese artists to study in France, Chang discovered a book containing photographs of hundreds of Dunhuang paintings and manuscripts in an old bookstore in Paris in 1935. Young actors and …

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Chinese ballet dancers tiptoe alongside maestros

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Old Man and Me, performed by star dancers Vladimir Malakhov and Diana Vishneva, at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on Saturday. The Dancing With the Stars Gala Celebration, a spectacular ballet performance presented by the Beijing Dance Academy, was staged at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on Saturday and Sunday. Collaborating with principal dancers from nine …

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London gets Peking Opera with a twist

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A production fusing traditional Chinese opera with Western classical music took place in London in October, with a performance inspired by the life of Cai Lun, the man credited with the invention of paper, at the Jerwood Hall. The performance, called Ein Heldenleben: Cai Lun, which translates as A Hero’s Life: Cai Lun, was conceived, written and directed by acclaimed …

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A Modern Ballet Takes Flight: The Butterfly Lovers Soars High in Hong Kong

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The Butterfly Lovers, a captivating ballet adaptation of the classic Chinese tragic romance between Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, makes its Hong Kong debut. The performance, performed by Hong Kong Ballet, showcased a mesmerizing fusion of the ancient and modern, East and West. The ballet, known as 'the Chinese Romeo and Juliet,' captivated the audience with its captivating story and …

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Ballet 'The Butterfly Lovers' Takes Flight in Hong Kong, Blending Tradition and Innovation

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The Butterfly Lovers, a captivating ballet production, makes its debut in Hong Kong. The dance performance combines traditional Chinese dance elements with ballet, showcasing the artistry of Hu and Mai, two renowned dancers from Hong Kong, Macao, and mainland China. The production features a female lead role played by Xuan Cheng, who embodies the courage and determination of Zhu Yingtai, …

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A Legacy of Dance: Beijing Dance Academy Celebrates 70 Years with Grand Gala

China Daily

The article celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Beijing Dance Academy. It features interviews with dancers who have graduated from the academy, including Yin Shuo and Hu Yang. The dancers speak about their experiences at the academy, including the opportunities they were given to learn and perform, as well as the support they received from the academy staff.

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Comedy Triangle Takes Center Stage in Qingdao: A Triangular Collaboration of Stand-Up, Dinner, and Stage Performance

China Daily

A vibrant comedy triangle is taking center stage in Qingdao, showcasing a diverse range of comedic styles and attracting large and enthusiastic audiences. The Yuexikelai cross-talk garden, TTAC 22 Century Concert Hall, and Zhongshan Road China Cinema have been hosting various comedy events, including the Qingdao Liyuan Comedy Festival, which features established comedians and renowned actors. The festival emphasizes the …

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Poetic painting A poetic sense with philosophical overtones has long been pursued by Chinese landscape painters. When layering strokes either boldly or subtly, artists tried to build a spiritual link with the universe and to give the viewers a sense of time and space, while leaving room for imagination and meditation. Poetry in Chinese Mountains and Waters Paintings is a …

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'Inspiring' Chinese dance and martial arts show ends London run

China Daily

Actors from Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater's production of Wing Chun performed at Sadler's Wells in London meet the audience after the end of a performance. Wing Chun, presented by the Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater at the Sadler's Wells dance venue, tells the story of martial arts master Yip Man. The Seeing Dance website called it "a stunning evening …

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'Inspiring' Chinese dance and martial arts show ends London run

China Daily

Actors from Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater's production of Wing Chun performed at Sadler's Wells in London meet the audience after the end of a performance. Wing Chun, presented by the Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater at the Sadler's Wells dance venue, tells the story of martial arts master Yip Man. The Seeing Dance website called it "a stunning evening …

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'Inspiring' Chinese dance and martial arts show ends London run

China Daily

Actors from Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater's production of Wing Chun performed at Sadler's Wells in London meet the audience after the end of a performance. Wing Chun, presented by the Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater at the Sadler's Wells dance venue, tells the story of martial arts master Yip Man. The Seeing Dance website called it "a stunning evening …

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'Inspiring' Chinese dance and martial arts show ends London run

China Daily

Actors from Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater's production of Wing Chun performed at Sadler's Wells in London meet the audience after the end of a performance. Wing Chun, presented by the Shenzhen Opera and Dance Theater at the Sadler's Wells dance venue, tells the story of martial arts master Yip Man. The Seeing Dance website called it "a stunning evening …

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Poetic dance drama to enchant Huzhou audiences

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: Sep 5, 2024 A Chinese dance drama titled Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, is set to be staged at the Huzhou Grand Theatre in Huzhou, Zhejiang province, on Sept 20 and 21. The dance drama was inspired by A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains, a classic artwork created by artist Wang Ximeng during …

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Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

China Daily

Artist and choreographer responsible for devising dance tradition based on Mogao's images are focus of touring exhibition, Chen Nan reports. In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of …

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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 …

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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 …

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Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

China Daily

In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of breathing life into Dunhuang's ancient murals through dance, ensuring that their beauty and significance continues to captivate and inspire. Home …

Chang Dunhuang Gao

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Video: Bringing Dunhuang's murals to life

China Daily

In a grand hall at Beijing's Chinese Traditional Culture Museum, a captivating scene unfolds as 93-year-old artist Chang Shana and 89-year-old choreographer Gao Jinrong walk into the room holding hands. Their bond has been forged by their shared vision of breathing life into Dunhuang's ancient murals through dance, ensuring that their beauty and significance continues to captivate and inspire. Home …

Chang Dunhuang Gao

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Tribute musical on poet Su Dongpo premiers at Poly Theater

China Daily

A scene from Chinese musical, Su Dongpo. Chinese musical, Su Dongpo, by China Oriental Performing Arts Group, had its premiere at Beijing's Poly Theater with shows running from Aug 23 to 25. Telling stories of the famed Chinese poet Su Dongpo from the Song Dynasty, the Chinese musical highlights the experience of the poet when he was banished to Huangzhou, …

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