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The Legend of Dunhuang
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25.01.2022 The Dunhuang Manuscripts are a cache of around 20,000 important scrolls found in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang, they date back to between the 5th and 11th centuries A.D., and were sealed up in a chamber in a cave, hidden for about 900 years. http://ow.ly/EIC930luffI
24.01.2022 If you’re stuck for Father’s Day gift ideas this year, give dad the ultimate experience at China’s classic dance sensation The Legend of Dunhuang. From now until 1159pm, if you buy 1 ticket you get the second half price! https://bit.ly/2LCukf The Legend of Dunhuang will make its Australian debut at The Star, Gold Coast on 28&29 Sept; Civic Theatre Newcastle on 2 & 3 Oct and ICC Sydney on 5 & 6 Oct. 2 SHOWS ONLY FOR EACH CITY! Audiences will be taken on a journey back in ti...me to experience the artistic and culturally significant piece of China’s history, carefully choreographed into a creative blend of Chinese classical and modern dance. Exquisitely produced by the famous Gansu Dance Troupe, The Legend of Dunhuang is renowned for its detailed backdrops of breathtaking sceneries, Buddhist art and colourful costumes used to capture the memorable tale of friendship, humanity and harmony that will stay with viewers long after the final scene.
20.01.2022 The classic Chinese dance story 'The Legend of Dunhuang' is more than a story, it is a living history of Dunhuang. This city in northwest China's Gansu Province and the surrounding grottoes have become a UNESCO heritage site. The story follows a wealthy Persian trader lost in a swirling dust storm in the middle of the Gobi Desert, until the beautiful Yingniang and her father Shenbi Zhang, a frescoes painter comes to her rescue. Discover more about the fascinating city Danhuang here; http://ow.ly/6EeM30loHDx
20.01.2022 The art of the Han dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE) of ancient China is characterised by a new desire to represent everyday life and the stories from history and mythology familiar to all. This was also expressed through the traditional dance of the time. http://ow.ly/9lSg30lislq
16.01.2022 There are so many styles of traditional Chinese dance... Yangge is a form of Chinese folk dance developed from a dance known in the Song dynasty as Village Music. See an example of the mesmerizing Yangge here for yourself: http://ow.ly/Jzp930loFEJ
15.01.2022 If you're ready for a truly mesmerizing visual spectacle, it's time to book 'The Legend of Dunhuang'. "A marvelous display, with stunning, vibrant costumes and complex scenery creating a fantastic arena for the dance itself. 2 shows only in each city... ~ The Star GOLD COAST > Sept 28th-29th ~ Civic Theatre NEWCASTLE > Oct 2nd-3rd... ~ Theatre ICC Sydney DARLING HARBOUR > Oct 5th-6th BOOK NOW: http://ow.ly/aLUA30loIGI
15.01.2022 See what's in store for you at this amazing performance coming very soon! Here's a preview... http://ow.ly/QFs930lufDC BOOK NOW: http://www.dunhuang.com.au/
10.01.2022 The Legend of Dunhuang is coming to The Star Gold Coast this September! Don't miss out on the moving performance that creatively blends classical #Chinese #dance with modern contemporary.
09.01.2022 Hailed as The Oriental Swan Lake, The Legend of Dunhuang is an enthralling blend of Chinese classical dance with other modern dance forms. Famous in China the ‘thousand hand bodhisattvas’ https://youtu.be/LjXWqKKLW6g and ‘backward Pipa playing’ are two of the dance styles in our show. Don't miss this opportunity to experience this spectacular! Book Now! https://bit.ly/2OPubaS
07.01.2022 Check out the The Mogao Caves of Dunhuang... this remote sanctuary is a sacred wonder, which throughout the centuries many have made the pilgrimage to pay homage and to witness its splendor with their own eyes. http://ow.ly/f14F30lueZK
07.01.2022 You must experience the mountain of singing sands once in your life! The famous oasis of Dunhuang with singing sands and crescent-shaped lake is one of China's most popular tourist destinations. http://ow.ly/Ht1E30lufAj
03.01.2022 The Baishou Dance or baishouwu (, literally 'hand-waving dance') is a 500-year-old historic group dance of the Tujia, one of 55 ethnic minorities in China. The dance uses 70 ritual gestures to represent war, farming, hunting, courtship and other aspects of traditional life. See this beautiful dance for yourself: http://ow.ly/1yNl30loHcH
03.01.2022 It is your last chance to watch this Chinese Classic dance spectacular! The tickets are sold out in Gold Coast and they did a really good show there. 2 & 3 Oct in Civic Theatre Newcastle and 5 & 6 Oct in ICC Sydney. We will wait for you there! https://premier.ticketek.com.au/search/SearchResults.aspx
