Dance drama inspired by Dunhuang murals to be staged in Shanghai
2025-04-12 to 2025-04-13
2025-04-12 to 2025-04-13
The dance drama "Flower Rain on the Silk Road" has been hailed by viewers at home and abroad.
Stories about the murals from the time-honored Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes in Gansu Province are recounted in the visually stunning dance drama "Flower Rain on the Silk Road," which will be staged at the Shanghai International Dance Center on April 12-13.
Since its debut in 1979, more than 4,000 performances of the dance drama have been staged in 40-plus countries, including France, Italy, Germany and Japan.
Attracting more than 5.45 million viewers, it has been hailed as a living Dunhuang mural, an artistic enjoyment and the "Swan Lake of the East."
The still dance movements in Dunhuang murals are revived on the stage.
The charm of Chinese classical dance and dance styles from other countries is also showcased.
Set against the backdrop of a prosperous Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), the drama centers on the acquaintance and friendship between a Dunhuang painter and a Persian merchant on the ancient Silk Road.
Choreographers paid seven visits to Dunhuang, and through research on the murals, they have not only revived the still dance movements seen in more than 100 murals but also created a unique Dunhuang dance genre.
The magnificent and colorful Dunhuang murals have been successfully brought onto the stage.
Dancers display visually stunning stunts on the stage.
Modern digital technologies are also applied to enhance the show's visual effects.
In addition to Chinese classical dance, folk songs and dance styles from India, Iran and Turkey are displayed. Modern digital technologies are also applied to enhance the show's visual effects.
Online ticket sales will start on multiple platforms such as Damai and Maoyan at 11:18am on February 21.
Event info:
Date: April 12, 7:30pm; April 13, 2pm
Tickets: 80-880 yuan
Venue: Shanghai International Dance Center 上海国际舞蹈中心
Address: 1650 Hongqiao Rd 虹桥路1650号