Dunhuang Reflections: A Performance of Dance and History

Why We Recommend it

Inspired by Dunhuang mural paintings, the dance Dunhuang Reflections weaves contemporary choreography and historical aesthetics to form a poetic performance.

Description

Dunhuang Reflections weaves contemporary choreography and aesthetics inspired by traditional Chinese Dunhuang mural paintings to form a poetic performance of dance and history.

Images depicted in Dunhuang mural paintings are presented through dance, stage effects, and flamboyant costumes in Dunhuang Reflections. Celestial maidens playing musical instruments, musicians playing the pipa behind their backs are all presented through choreography in the dance. Fusing the past and the present, Dunhuang Reflections also offer audiences a philosophical reflection about life.

Details

When: 21 Dec 2019 - 22 Dec 2019 Where: Yuen Long Theatre – 9 Yuen Long Tai Yuk Road – Yuen Long