By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, May 15, 2014, — In cooperation with Asian American Association of Boston (AAAOB), Angel Dance Company will present a grand dance show Dunhuang My Dreamland – Tales of the Silk Road on May 17 at Quincy High School. It will bring the splendid colors from the Silk Road to Boston during the Asian Pacific American Heratiage Month celebrations in the state.
Ke Ke (first from left), Klysler Yen (first from the right) at a press conference announcing Dunhang My Dreamland performance (file photo).
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According to friendsofdunhuang.org, Dunhuang’s grottoes, remarkably preserved in the desert environment of the Silk Road for 17 centuries, remain an inspiration to all who journey there. It’s one of World Heritage Sites. Buddhist culture, brought to China by monks and pilgrims, was enshrined at Dunhuang by merchants, officials and aristocrats who commissioned decorated caves in a nearby cliff, known as Mogaoku or “peerless caves,” 492 remain.
Mr. Klysler Yen, executive board member of AAAOB, mentioned that he was very excited to partner with Angle Dance Company to stage Dunhuang My Dream as part of the fourth AAAOB Festival celebrations. He praised the contributions made by Angle Dance Company over last few years in showcasing traditional Chinese dance and music culture in Greater Boston Area.
The following is some pictures from Angle Dance Company’s production of Dunhuang My Dreamland in March 2014 by bostonese.com photographer Mr. John Tsou.
Set in the backdrop of the world famous Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang City, China, lies the legend of an enduring love. This grand dance drama brings us Mogao, a young painter, on his way to Dunhuang in pursuit of inspiration and the highest realm of artistry. As fate has it, he falls in love with the General’s beautiful daughter, Yueya. But the powerful General forbids the relationship. The couple runs away and ends up in a cave, where Yueya’s dancing inspires Mogao to paint.
As the events of the drama unfold, the depth of their love is revealed. It is this deep binding sacrificial love that inspires Mogao’s greatest masterpieces. “The show’s beautiful music and choreography, along with the artistic scenery and moving love story won rave reviews 4 years ago when it was first showcased,” wrote Ke Ke, artistic director of Angle Dance Company.
The dance drama vividly reveals the soul of the Dunhuang culture and the romantic legend about Mogao Grottoes and Yueya Spring. Let us go back to this colorful era, with its captivating music and costumes, and experience the beauty of Dunhuang!
Dunhuang My Dreamland – Tales of the Silk Road
Performed by: Angel Dance Company
Location: Quincy Public High School, 100 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA, 02169
Dates and Time: Sat. 5/17 7pm,
Ticket price : $15
Order Online at: www.angelperformingarts.com ,
or at www.eventbrite.com/e/dunhuang-my-dreamlandtales-of-the-silk-road-chinese-dance-drama-show-tickets-11320298317.
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