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Xi'an, China - Chinese Folk Dancing (March 2011)

The Tang Dynasty dinner show of Sunshine Grand Theater takes the best of music, dance and costumes from the Tang Dynasty as well as from past dynasties and from nearby countries. The show reflects the amicable relationship between Tang and its neighboring countries, and the daily life of the Tang people. Tang music and dance incorporated songs and dances of preceding dynasties and assimilated new and exotic cultures that came to Silk Road. Xi'an was a crossroads where travelers, merchants and indigenous minority tribes converged. It was there that the authentic Tang culture became predominant. Traditional Chinese folk dances originated from sacrificial ritual, where rhythmic movements and prayers combined to appease the gods exhibiting the development of Chinese culture. It was during the flourishing Tang Dynasty, that traditional Chinese folk dance became a graceful art form. The combination of new movements with authentic Tang musical instruments such as bells, drums and zithers created a unique form of folk dancing. The performers at the Sunshine Grand Theater skillfully reproduce the splendor and the glory of the great Tang civilization. The marvelous performances make it one of the best shows in China.
Xian, China Chinese Folk Dancing cover page.
Xian, China Chinese Folk Dancing cover page.		 Map of China with star indicating Xi'an.
Map of China with star indicating Xi'an.		 Many kinds of dumplings at the dinner show of Sunshine Grand Theater Restaurant of the Tang Dynasty Complex in Xi'an.
Many kinds of dumplings at the dinner show of Sunshine Grand Theater Restaurant of the Tang Dynasty Complex in Xi'an.		 Ornate ceiling of the Sunshine Grand Theater.
Ornate ceiling of the Sunshine Grand Theater.
View of the theater balcony seats behind me.
View of the theater balcony seats behind me.		 I was sitting in the orchestra.
I was sitting in the orchestra.		 The folk dancing is based on the customs of past Chinese dynasties.
The folk dancing is based on the customs of past Chinese dynasties.		 The show is breathtaking with wonderful music and dancing and beautiful Chinese women in period costumes.
The show is breathtaking with wonderful music and dancing and beautiful Chinese women in period costumes.
This segment of the show was described as Tang Dynasty Customs (the Tang Dynasty lasted from 618 – 907 AD).
This segment of the show was described as "Tang Dynasty Customs" (the Tang Dynasty lasted from 618 – 907 AD).		 Women dancers resplendent in Tang Dynasty costumes.
Women dancers resplendent in Tang Dynasty costumes.		 These men were dressed as Tang warriors.
These men were dressed as Tang warriors.		 They were dancing with great skill and in unison.
They were dancing with great skill and in unison.
Beautiful Chinese woman in an equally beautiful Tang Dynasty costume.
Beautiful Chinese woman in an equally beautiful Tang Dynasty costume.		 This man looked like a Tang noble or a sorcerer.
This man looked like a Tang noble or a sorcerer.		 The next segment was described as Chang' an musical Style.
The next segment was described as "Chang' an musical Style."		 These women were playing ancient Chinese musical instruments.
These women were playing ancient Chinese musical instruments.
This exotic, ancient stringed instrument had an amazing sound.
This exotic, ancient stringed instrument had an amazing sound.		 Both of these women were excellent musicians.
Both of these women were excellent musicians.		 The next segment was described as PoZhen.
The next segment was described as "PoZhen."		 Chinese men dancing in period costumes.
Chinese men dancing in period costumes.
They were dressed as ancient warriors.
They were dressed as ancient warriors.		 The dance was unique and striking.
The dance was unique and striking.		 The lighting and smoke effects were excellent.
The lighting and smoke effects were excellent.		 The next segment was described as Spring Flowers on the moonlit River.
The next segment was described as "Spring Flowers on the moonlit River."
The feeling of this dance performance was romantic and ethereal.
The feeling of this dance performance was romantic and ethereal.		 A gorgeous dance in a pink costume emblazoned with flowers.
A gorgeous dance in a pink costume emblazoned with flowers.		 A close-up showing the flowers.
A close-up showing the flowers.		 She also wore a beautiful tiara.
She also wore a beautiful tiara.
These women danced like ferry nymphs.
These women danced like ferry nymphs.		 They wore amazing head ornaments.
They wore amazing head ornaments.		 Close-up showing the head ornament.
Close-up showing the head ornament.		 The next segment was described as Dance from Qidan.
The next segment was described as "Dance from Qidan."
Young Chinese men dressed again as ancient warriors.
Young Chinese men dressed again as ancient warriors.		 They danced with effective ferocity.
They danced with effective ferocity.		 Their costumes were striking.
Their costumes were striking.		 Two beautiful Chinese women dressed in bright green and yellow costumes with tiaras.
Two beautiful Chinese women dressed in bright green and yellow costumes with tiaras.
The next segment was described as Dance from Korea.
The next segment was described as "Dance from Korea."		 Women dressed in Korean costumes.
Women dressed in Korean costumes.		 She was banging on a Korean percussion instrument that looked like a drum.
She was banging on a Korean percussion instrument that looked like a drum.		 This man was wearing what looked like a Korean kimono.
This man was wearing what looked like a Korean kimono.
More women playing Korean percussion instruments.
More women playing Korean percussion instruments.		 They came together in this dance sequence.
They came together in this dance sequence.		 These men were playing on what looked like a Korean tambourine.
These men were playing on what looked like a Korean tambourine.		 The next segment was described as Dance from Quici.
The next segment was described as "Dance from Quici."
Beautiful women in vibrant costumes.
Beautiful women in vibrant costumes.		 The next segment was described as Buddhism.
The next segment was described as "Buddhism."		 Women lined up together to form a hydra-armed Buddha.
Women lined up together to form a hydra-armed Buddha.		 The golden yellow costumes were dazzling.
The golden yellow costumes were dazzling.
Multiple hydra-armed Buddhas.
Multiple hydra-armed Buddhas.		 The next segment was described as The Chang' An Face Changing Dance.
The next segment was described as "The Chang' An Face Changing Dance."		 Changing faces were thought to scare away wild beasts.
Changing faces were thought to scare away wild beasts.		 In the blink of an eye, his face changed from red to green.
In the blink of an eye, his face changed from red to green.
It changed again to another face.
It changed again to another face.		 The next segment was described as The Imperial Feather Dance.
The next segment was described as "The Imperial Feather Dance."		 The feather dance is the most famous dance from the Tang Dynasty.
The feather dance is the most famous dance from the Tang Dynasty.		 It is based on a dream of TangxuanZong that he was on the moon and ferry maidens in lovely dresses were dancing and singing.
It is based on a dream of TangxuanZong that he was on the moon and ferry maidens in lovely dresses were dancing and singing.
An alluring Chinese girl reenacted the dream that became the feather dance.
An alluring Chinese girl reenacted the dream that became the feather dance.		 These women appeared to be almost as light as a feather performing this dance.
These women appeared to be almost as light as a feather performing this dance.		 The ornate material on their costumes was as resplendent as the dance.
The ornate material on their costumes was as resplendent as the dance.		 The next segment was described as Moonlit View Of Qujiang.
The next segment was described as "Moonlit View Of Qujiang."
This dance reflects the golden autumn when Qujiang Chinese people of all ages were filled with joy harvesting red dates.
This dance reflects the golden autumn when Qujiang Chinese people of all ages were filled with joy harvesting red dates.		 A lovely Chinese girl played a Qujiang song on the flute.
A lovely Chinese girl played a Qujiang song on the flute.		 The last segment was described as Glorious Tang Dynasty.
The last segment was described as "Glorious Tang Dynasty."		 Throughout the show, the performers demonstrated the tremendous culture and artistry of the Tang Dynasty.
Throughout the show, the performers demonstrated the tremendous culture and artistry of the Tang Dynasty.
Radiant Chinese women in luscious pink Tang Dynasty costumes.
Radiant Chinese women in luscious pink Tang Dynasty costumes.		 The dancers were perfectly choreographed and danced flawlessly.
The dancers were perfectly choreographed and danced flawlessly.		 A Tang warrior taking his bows with the rest of the dancers.
A Tang warrior taking his bows with the rest of the dancers.		 As the show wrapped up, the sign in the background expressed thanks to the audience from the Sunshine Grand Theater.
As the show wrapped up, the sign in the background expressed thanks to the audience from the Sunshine Grand Theater.
The whole cast took their bows to the audience.
The whole cast took their bows to the audience.		 The women dancers came to the front of the stage to thunderous applause from the audience.
The women dancers came to the front of the stage to thunderous applause from the audience.		 This dancer, who was one of the main character in the show, also took his bows.
This dancer, who was one of the main character in the show, also took his bows.

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