Dance on the Spring Festival Gala show saluting traditional culture

[@chinahamyku6583]

This dance originated from one of the top ten famous paintings in China, "A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains". This painting was painted by Wang Ximeng (1096 AD - 1117 AD), a painter in the Northern Song Dynasty, when he was 18 years old. Unlike black and white ink paintings,the painting is named after it was painted with azurite-green mineral pigments. The choreographer abstracted the green colors in the picture of thousands of miles of rivers and mountains and abstracted them into a female character. This group dance is to express the concept of mountains.

[@rhatid]

Nice explanation!

[@vernicetan3089]

Thank you

[@chinahamyku6583]

This is the accumulation and inheritance of 5,000 years of Chinese culture.

[@fuanasantuary1277]

@@chinahamyku6583 This is a faux modern crap to replace the thousand years of culture that was destroyed by the agent puppet Mao.

[@ongsengkee2530]

Thank you so much for your very enlightening discourse.

[@laurih.t.8723]

My daughter moved to China 5 years ago and married a wonderful Chinese man. I feel very honored & privileged to accept him & his family & culture into our family here in the States. There is no barriers except what society tells us. This is absolutely beautiful ❤️ How can anyone say otherwise. Breathtaking. So clever and I am thankful my daughter brought all this into her life and ours.

[@msswart9119]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@jokerrhe]

We're the ancients of this world 😊

[@yeeeeeha]

Best wishes

[@wild.raspberry]

You are so kind! ❤ hope they have a wonderful life together!

[@laurih.t.8723]

@@wild.raspberry Thank you 🤗💛

[@caibra88]

If only our world leaders could be more allies instead of rivals. I'm American but I have always adored Chinese culture. The art, the music, the performance art, there's just so much to behold and treasure. This was magical! I hope the people know that there's many of us in the world now that would rather see a beautiful bridge that can connect us instead of a wall of hatred built on the sins of old men filled with fear. Again, Bravo!! Stunning work!! Much love!

[@hormel2018]

BUT the US and UN politicians still keep the colonial mind~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[@Chris-jq8sl]

economy from US is to Boom other countries to rise . so.......

[@user-fr4es3yh5r]

我們都是地球人類 沒有顏色之分！生命是神聖的

[@ThuyThanh-ub3or]

Tuyệt voi quá Love

[@築夢坊]

👍👍👍👍👍我們也希望和平…我相信，這不只是你和我的期盼，更是大部份人們的願望…

[@jlau2665]

These types of entertainment were only afforded to the kings and queens back in the monarch days. Now, anyone have a phone can enjoy watching this dance on the palm of their hands. It is a good time to be alive.

[@chinpoon1377]

每次看到千里江山图都会觉得很感动。不管在什么时代，少年的那种打破成规，大胆的突破传统的勇气。多么浪漫的想象力，才能创造出这样一幅画。更让人感动的是， 这幅画并没有因为特立独行而被视作另类，被多少人呵护着保存了900多年。可见不管什么时代，也不是所有人都那么死板，总会有一群人，气度不凡，善于发现不同的美。

[@pecklingwong5000]

I am totally in awe!!! All the artists are dancing against gravity in slow motion. So graceful, poised And artistically in zen with the music. Bravo!Bravo!Bravo!!

[@gracey5512]

Yeah their hair is defying gravity for sure

[@goyacc]

not in zen, it is guqin

[@pecklingwong5000]

In Zen means - a state of calm attentiveness in which one's actions are guided by tuition....lost in the rhythm of the tasks at hand (in this case dance). Need I say more! Nothing to do with guqin at this junture, it's the state of mind I am referring to!TQ!!!@@goyacc

[@lixli4616]

@@pecklingwong5000 这段舞蹈确有禅意，你的理解是准确的。

[@pecklingwong5000]

For this dance ( according to the interview given by the Joint Directors & Choreographers [with my limited knowledge of Chinese, this is what I gathered] They came up with the dance moves a few mths before the Gala.At that time, the accompanied music was also not finalised until 2 wks before the Gala,they were informed to perform and intensified practise began. For this dance they wanted to use the backbone(spine) as the core of their movements[so there are no gadgets & props used] Challenges they encountered were ultra smooth floor which are LED PLATFORM cos their studio floor is solid wood panel,making it an easier gripe for their feet. The venue also has limited space for group practise. @Viễn-Phương In order for the dancers to perform in total calmness, they abstain from interacting with other ppl. Calmness is the priority of this dance to succeed. [I think they succeeded cos I felt the smooth calmness yet with strong undertone of a tough character when the dancers shrug the sleeves to depict anger and frustration in the Traditional Chinese Opera.]

[@petrichor4753]

刚看完编导的采访 再来留个言 「心中若能容丘壑 下笔方能汇山河」 讲得太好了 演员们有此觉悟 无怪乎舞蹈会如此这般惊艳！

[@claudiaionescu1661]

😌 ✳️ ✳️ ✳️ ✳️ ✳️

[@utopiophere]

文化应该是自由的

[@khanhlinhnguyen6117]

Chinese culture is one of the richest cultures in the world, indeed.

[@josepheapen7690]

Lived in china for a while friendly people and well planned country with a lot of passionate people. These dancers here are probably the best of the best from millions of hopefully who tried to be in their place. All of these dances are probably 1 in a million.The amount of work they put in to reach there must be insane and also the passion and dedication. This is why you dont see anyone in the. group that feels like they are just giving 90 percent ;they are all giving 100 percent of the best 0.1 percent this is technically a million dreams behind this dance when you think about that in itself its quite a beautiful thought..

[@RC-yj5sf]

I tried hard and sucessfully bought tickets to watch the show with my family. My 9-year-old was so quiet and understood this art piece. You really need to see it in the theater at a close distance. What emotional and unforgettable experiences! Will see it again when back to China. Guys, go to the theater, you won't regret! Not go, you will regret.

[@anonamarites7037]

The dancers are like brush strokes slowly forming into a masterpiece. It brought me to a different realm. Surreal. Captivating.

[@naya-tjeng]

Aptly put

[@haniahannslew4108]

You got it. Rarely people can think like you for this dance. You are getting close to what the director wants to say in this dance.

[@yixinwang9848]

You get it!!!!!!!!!

[@azizaalexander1701]

I agree all I saw was beautiful strokes of calligraphy by the greatest artist known.

[@НинаОрехова-с2м]

В первый раз в жизни вижу хореографическую инсталяцию.Не предполагала что такое вообще возможно!

[@mystictraveler8642]

The art in Asia is on another level.

[@gurakko_zetta25]

Cannot comment on other Asian arts, but Chinese art is absolutely on another level.

[@mystictraveler8642]

@@gurakko_zetta25 if you go to Asia and move around much. You will find some amazing "makers", creators, just very skilled artists and craftsman. They are everywhere.... In Thailand, Malaysia...I mean throughout Asia. The art in Asia is on another level.

[@jchen4365]

That's the reason when west and JAPAN invaded and colonized other countries ,they robbed so many astonishing cultural relics from those "savage and undevelpoed place" and exhibit in their museum😂😂😂 and they call themselves civilized man,@@mystictraveler8642

[@ybioybio5270]

Their bending movement not only reflect the majesty of the mountain but also the tenacious vitality of the mountain. When the dancers are moving up and down, the viewers seems to travel between the mountains and rivers. It is pure genius

[@Softerhaze]

The comments warm my heart and make me emotional, having seen so much hate and bias stem from the constant brainwashing and been attacked for defending and appreciating China, these comments are so lovely to read

[@jsong3935]

看了这场舞蹈和冬奥开幕式的表演，感慨这种包容、极简、含蓄、内敛的审美十分高级，也是中华文化中最值得传承和传递的内容。

[@dakomon]

No one can really pull this level of dance artistry. My jaws literally dropped on floor and smashed to pieces, seeing how they mastered the step techniques with fluidity. The dance troupe should be on every CMG Gala Nights annually. I dare think the marvellous troupe can bring upcoming Winter Olympics to a new level of amazement and awe, making China famous for its acrobatic prowess. Thank you Han Zhen & Zhou Liya for giving us a visual treat! You won my heart without any problems!

[@buerbangzhu]

冒昧问一下，您是哪个国家的华人？看完这个舞蹈有没有一种灵魂深处的感动！就是浑身起鸡皮疙瘩的感觉？

[@laoshijia]

这不叫杂技哥们

[@maidros85]

People like these women should be saluted for making this world a better place through their hard work.

[@築夢坊]

看了，忍不住覺得肅然起敬… 中華文化的悠遠與精神…

[@rabbitazteca23]

this is beyond amazing. The last part where she near dragged herself across the stage was too good.

[@donofrance8361]

Hello China and all Chinese people, a big thank you to all of you for this gift you have made for humanity. I have no word in my mother tongue, French, to describe this artistic masterpiece. All the feelings and effects that flood my body, I'm hypnotized, the days of the Lunar New Year watching the live, and still a year later. I can watch it over and over without getting tired of it. In 34 years of existence it is the most beautiful living work of art I have seen in my life, I take the time to leave for the first time in my life a comment on youtube. Here we have a masterpiece of Chinese culture, a piece of art. Out of all the live performances during the Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year) gala show, which I have watched for 6 years, this is definitely the most beautiful performance. In particular, I saw masterpieces on site in China, among the most impressive: two "Tang Dynasty" performances in Xī'ān 西安, Shǎnxī 陕西 province, or a show by 张艺谋 Zhāng Yìmóu on West Lake (西湖 Xīhú) in 杭州 Hángzhōu province of 浙江 Zhèjiāng , also a performance of 杨丽萍 Yánglí Píng in 昆明 Kūnmíng 云南 Yúnnán province which had marked me. But among all these shows, the 2022 Spring Festival is impressive, it stands out. As someone else here said, it's both simple and complex, it's both ancient and modern. It is a very complex mixture and a fusion between history dance music painting calligraphy poetry philosophy. The artistic team manages to bring to life the painting by 王希孟 Wáng Xīmèng entitled 千里江山圖 Qiānlǐ jiāngshān tú (A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains). Li = ancient Chinese unit for measuring distance. This artist was born during the Sòng dynasty 宋朝 Sòng cháo (960-1279) under the reign of the great Emperor 宋徽宗 Sòng huīzōng. Both had a very sad life during a turbulent period in Chinese history. 王希孟 Wáng Xīmèng produced his only work of art at the age of 18, in 1113, a 12 meter long, brightly colored silk painting (very expensive for the time). The CHINESE painting style is 山水 shān shuǐ, landscapes are painted on silk (this technique was invented in China since the 5th century, Japan did not exist, "japan fans"please do not talk nonsense .This painting can be seen in 北京 Běijīng at 故宫博物院 Gùgōng Bówùyùan, one of the greatest artist of China then died prematurely at the age of 23. This painting almost disappeared forever several times, notably during the Jurchen invasions 女真 Nǚzhēn (Wars between the Jin and Song dynasties ), and also during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the painting was lost circulating in flea markets, after the chaos that the Japanese had created in China since 1894 (First Sino-Japanese War). During Qīng dynasty 大清 the painting belonged to the personal collection of Manchu Emperor 乾隆帝 Qiánlóng (1711 - 1799). Taoism is true, the barbarians of the north have become fine amateurs of painting on silk? For information the Manchus are the descendants of the Jurchens mentioned above. Emperor 宋徽宗 Sòng huīzōng saw the potential of 王希孟 Wáng Xīmèng and took him personally as a student. Emperor 宋徽宗 Sòng huīzōng had a sad but fascinating story, he is one of the greatest Chinese artists, he loved all the arts more than anything else: music, painting, calligraphy, poetry, ceramics, etc. He could spend days watching birds and paint them. As you can guess politics and war were not his passions, so he was the last Emperor of the Sòng 宋 dynasty, the Jurchen 女真 Nǚzhēn one day captured his capital and eventually deported him and his entire court children all his concubines in Manchuria , in the great Siberian cold of the 黑龙江 Hēilóngjiāng province, it is well written by Chinese historians that his end life was miserable and that he died a broken man. The traditional Chinese musical instrument that stands out is the gǔzhēng 古筝, an instrument that dates from the Warring States Period 战国时代 Zhànguó Shídài (475-221 BCE). The touch of modernity is brought by a classical European instrument: the violins. The hairstyles as well as the traditional clothes are 唐福 Táng fú (or 汉服 Hànfú dating from the 唐 Táng dynasty 618 - 907 AD). I give you my little opinion: you have to see Chinese civilization as a continuity, there is no beginning (birth) nor end (death). This binary vision is very Western and Christian. The concept of copy/copying does not exist in China, it must be understood that for millennia copying imitating the greatest artists / paintings / calligraphers / poets is a must, and that there is no harm in copying . This artistic masterpiece in 2022 is therefore a living continuation and refinement of the work of 王希孟 Wáng Xīmèng produced in 1113: we see the painting appear as it goes along as well as scroll. Try to display the painting on your computer you will not be able to visualize it you will have to zoom and drag it because it is so big. The sensual dancers to the rhythm of the gǔzhēng 古筝 are gradually incorporated into the painting as if it had been painted like mountains and rivers. This complex work of art dating from the year 2022 is a tribute to the ancient Chinese civilization: we can travel in time from the Warring States 战国时代 Zhànguó Shídài to present-day China (People's Republic of China) via the 唐 Táng and 宋 Sòng dynasties. The homage to the ancestors, which has always been so important in this country, the cradle of Confucianism 儒家 Rújiā, is paid. Confucius 孔子 Kǒng Zǐ would be proud of the long road traveled and the continuity of the middle empire 中国 Zhōngguó.A big congratulations to the Chinese civilization: I think that the Chinese of today as of yesterday and in particular the first author 王希孟 Wáng Xīmèng and the Emperors 唐高祖 Táng Gāozǔ, 唐太宗 Táng Tàizōng , and thoses who was able to touched this silk scroll 宋徽宗 Sòng huīzōng ，乾隆帝 Qiánlóng ， all have tears in eyes seeing this performance and the long journey made. Thanks from France. love you . 中国女婿

[@JayHuang]

Hi, friend. Thanks for your sincere comments. You really know much about Chinese history and culture! I was touched by your comments. I believe that people who come to China without any prejudice will love China and Chinese culture. We also welcome friendly friends to come to China. As the fireworks at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics put it: One World, One Family!🥰

[@mochiita9938]

We really wish France return those Chinese cultural relics and treasures illegally taken from China in the last few centuries. Those Chinese cultural relics and arts were illegally taken out of China during opium wars when they burned down the Imperial Summer Palace. There are many Chinese cultural relics and arts taken illegally to Britain, Germany, France, US, Japan, Russia, and many EU countries. They can't call themselves superior than China when they steal cultural relics from China.

[@fuguigo]

Think you

[@ChinaDiyly]

Niu

[@thomaszhang3101]

@@mochiita9938 dude not a good time to bring this up

[@2guitars608]

One of the best authentic Chinese dances. Love the costumes, music,choreography and the moves.

[@2guitars608]

@@truenorthstrongandfree3699 You had incompetent geography and history teachers, mate.

[@2guitars608]

@@truenorthstrongandfree3699 It's just part of history. You can't deny a person completely beacuse he made mistakes, can we??

[@aznprodigy17]

@@truenorthstrongandfree3699 so Taiwan is Chinese. Cool!

[@o00o0o0o0o0o]

So, you argue that Taiwan isn't trying to genocide their culture right now, as we speak, and are true Chinese. Thank you so much for your optimism, this New Year is starting off great.

[@katyvaldez8890]

@@truenorthstrongandfree3699 lol! Are you stuck in the Cultural Revolution time? China has changed for good, it's a pity that Taiwan is in the opposite way since KMT is not in charge.

[@noneone3310]

beyond words. moments like this, make me feel so lucky and so proud to be born as human.

[@MISSILITIAhmed2]

ياالهي ماهذا الجمال والاتقان والسحر القوة والنعومة والسلاسة في كل خطوة مثل هذا لا تجده الا في ام الحضارات لست صينية ولكني مغرم بهذا الرقي لا يوجد من يضاهي الحضارة الصينية ابدا ابدا الصين هي ام اسيا باكملها ❤

[@Indian_gae_boii]

I wouldn't call it the "mother of asia" but rather "mother of eastern asia" since chinese culture influenced Japan, korea and vietnam meanwhile mother of south and south east asia would be india since thats where indus river valley comes from and mother of weet asia would be iraq/iran since thats where Mesopotamia comes from

[@haniahannslew4108]

@@Indian_gae_boii Not Vietnam. Saying Vietnam’s culture is from China’s influence is like an insult. to Chinese culture. If you know Vietnam history, then you would know that Vietnam didn’t use Chinese culture until the late early 18 century. After they drove the Ming soldiers out of Vietnam, Vietnam’s Le emperor of Le dynasty stated to imitate and adopt Chinese civil system, legal system, Chinese names and surnames and then all Chinese culture. The Le emperor first forced people in northern region of the country to adopt Chinese culture, and then slowly spread southward following territory expansion.

[@haniahannslew4108]

@@Indian_gae_boii In fact Korean culture and Japanese culture are so much more closer to China than Vietnamese culture. Korea and Japan were in contact with and influenced by Chinese culture more than a thousand years earlier and soon per than Vietnam. Vietnam only get exposed to Chinese culture only recent few hundred years, Also Korea and Japan truly learn and used Chinese by sending their people to China. Whereas Vietnam did not send people to learn Chinese culture like Korea and Japan. They (Vietnam) learn Chinese culture through watching Chinese businessmen in Vietnam or better say is to copy the culture through watching from afar and then imitating it., and voila! They now can claim themselves that they are part of Sinosphere circle. They are too funny

[@nanyanguo1]

@@Indian_gae_boii india cultural influence in south east asia is limited to some but not all countries in this region. For eg Vietnan n phillipine ,, indian influence is non existent. For Singapore, majority of the singapoeas have chinese ancestry.. For malaysia n indonesia , the native population are mostly muslims . For thailand , as both thailand n india are in each other extended neighborhood . the indians did culturally influenced the thais in historical times thru their interactions. However the thais were also influenced culturally by the chinese after chinese settlers started arriving in large nos from 18th century onwards. Thailand in fact has the largest chinese diaspora in south east asia.

[@Indian_gae_boii]

@@nanyanguo1 isnt bali in indonesia? looking at bali, its quite clear how much the influence from india was, yes they became muslim, but even the islamic culture they have there is largely mughal, which is infact indian as well as

[@rikli4787]

好棒，把畫作表現出舞蹈，又把舞蹈表演成畫作，真的很別緻，以及精緻的動作演出，太強了，令人歎為觀止。

[@R2d2koko]

你说了我说不出的感觉🌷🌷谢谢

[@kyriakizafeiriadou7681]

The Elegance, the Grace, the Strength, the Discipline in these movements! And the way the ladies performed this is absolutely MESMERIZING, absolutely AMAZING!!!❤❤❤❤

[@truthbearer888]

Even if you were an emperor of China during one of its former dynasties in its 5,000 history, you would not have witnessed an amazing artistic performance such as this one. This performance is so symbolic of where China is today. The dancers' simple elegance, grace, harmony of movements, power, flexibility, cultural awareness, and unity of purpose spoke volumes through their beautiful performance. It is so beautifully performed and powerfully expressed the feelings and emotions of the culture in our times. The performers had such incredible control and flexibility to bend their bodies so far back that it symbolizes how China has been able to bend but never break over its history. The harmony and unity of the performance also was impressive and symbolizes how China is aligned with its leadership with a 95% approval rating of its government. This support is shown in the battle against Covid as well as withstanding the lies and China bashing from countries that want to destabilize China. Through it all, the beauty, harmony, and peace of the Chinese civilization comes powerfully through the performance as it takes its place of leadership in the world today. Bravo indeed.

[@sophiebao6241]

Very well said! Thank you!

[@silveriver9]

💯

[@JC-sl7bs]

Best comment that I ve read so far.

[@lyhthegreat]

so xi is the most fortunate emperor now?

[@yonghuiwu4100]

Great comment!

[@yttean98]

Marvellous, with China's growing economic muscle, and using the newfound wealth to explore and expand the cultural practices such as Chinese dancing without copying the west, Bravo.

[@joeyyybadass9615]

Got goosebumps and tears in my eyes words can't describe this beauty in my perspective 👍

[@ongsengkee2530]

Please don't cry. Go get a cup of coffee, lie back and relax and enjoy the video and music.

[@yvonnevanderhilst7317]

I could not say it better. It touched my soul. And my heart filled with joy and love.

[@Timholle]

Chinese culture is honestly sooo beautiful & rich. Wish to visit China one day! And I can’t stop rewatching this masterpiece

[@yyqi3131]

欢迎您来中国游玩

[@李家溢-x7s]

welcome come

[@goblessu1666]

这些女性的发型，其实就是“一带一路”沿线国家女性的风格，成为当时贵族的流行发型，中国一直以来都愿意开放和交流

[@劉新-m4q]

為中華美而感動，為自己是中華人感動

[@kenf262]

There's the art of dance and then there's a dance thats an absolute work of art. This is the absolute work of art for the ages.

[@wangqi1387]

You can feel another dance of Chinese civilization. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIerlo2uebmYp9k

[@usakola3770]

太美了！百看不厌！ 舞美，人美，服装背景的色彩美！ 居然是赤脚能跳出这么优雅的舞蹈，太赞了！

[@2guitars608]

巍巍国风，只此青绿

[@linlin-qo9gj]

去看b站更美

[@lowaz4745]

偷偷说一声, 其实是有穿舞鞋的

[@lyhthegreat]

没赤脚啦，有穿袜子。。

[@李洁-p7m]

其实是芭蕾舞鞋🩰

[@DrVbince]

The dance, including its music, the costume and the movement of the dancers, makes me even more want to find out this piece of history and the Chinese painting. 含蓄 内敛 意境美

[@ongsengkee2530]

Me too

[@wingowingo2928]

BTW, because of this teal and green mineral painting, the producers, choreographers, the tailors, music writers, and the whole was and still is a voyage to explore and study its history, story, and technology!

[@ddhh-rj1iz]

不错 意境美

[@ddhh-rj1iz]

@Satsuki TheAnimeLover Your feeling is totally right and I understand this

[@quanglethithanh5161]

Chinese culture is the most amazing in the world. I love the great work

[@hmyiu8036]

我已重覆看了多遍 ，也不會覺得沉悶，音樂也很悅耳。她們不只漂亮，面部表情及舞蹈的同步也好到無話可說。100分。

[@chomtso]

同劇還有另一支影片釋出,叫［入畫]！！！

[@Amber-fg8nz]

推荐你看咏春，也是韩真周莉亚导演的

[@jxde287pjto2]

Such a beautiful performance. I wish I was there seeing it live.

[@carrielu1772]

it is part of a dance drama . it stil on airing in different cities . i watched it at last year . Amazing show !

[@mohmeegaik6686]

WOW!!!WOW!!!WOW!!!How innovating are the hairstyles, clothes,the dance moves etc....gravity defying moves!!!

[@wangqi1387]

Not innovation, but retro. The elements inside embody the characteristics of the ancient Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD).

[@lilydev2808]

The promotion of ancient Chinese cultures including this incredible dance and authentic costume and hairstyle is a great strength of the current government of PRC.

[@moonlightpaw5868]

I always thought these type of dance are more beautiful than ballet. So elegant and feminine.

[@richarder3880]

芭蕾太僵硬了

[@WisdomofMindBody]

I would like to request your company host a world tour so we can enjoy the marvelous and miraculous artistry your performing artists have spent their entire lives since young children dedicating themselves to achieve such high art. It is a testimony to the power of human potential.

[@RC-yj5sf]

they performed 650 times in 4 years. The tickets for good position are still so hard to get. Hope they can come to US.

[@drleishaobo]

No! You don't need to known Chinese culture to appreciate the beauty of this masterpiece.

[@jeandemoura1566]

It's universel.

[@men_del12]

Yes, I can feel it already. It even makes me want to know more of what this dance is about and what are the symbolism or such.

[@Timholle]

And this is a good chance to dive into its culture & learn. Maybe it’s a sign 🥰

[@uconnjames]

The dance is so beautiful. I have watched it for at least 10 times.

[@haniahannslew4108]

me too.

[@ramonng7054]

In any, and every dance competition, nothing can, or will ever beat this dance number.....the concept,.moves, costuming, colors, music, lighting, styling, synchronicity, gravity defying moves, it is just so perfect, a true work of art, and the best dance play of a painting, ever... That lead dancer is so gorgeous and perfect...you can't help.but be fixated on her... Never seen anything like it...such imperial performance worthy。of the Sung Emperor, a thousand years ago..

[@JeanGunnhildr88]

I want to have a time machine and go back to any era of Chinese history...first I'll go to Tang era!!

[@taoleinuohuang5730]

I wateched this dance show offline in last month. I sat in the second row which is very close to stage. Towards the end, the dancer of Wang XiMeng who is painter of this paiting saw the painting is in exhibition center and many many people come to appreciate the paiting. The dancer cried with tears fall like rain, I cried as well. I cant describe the kind of shock that resonates with the our culture of a thousand years ago. 千里江山，theme of painting which is translated to A Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains. But translation could contain all the meanings of thess words 江山. It is country, landscape, territory, sights, even people. People is 江山，江山 is people.

[@misterhill5598]

There is something surreal and captivating about these traditional dances.

[@sophiebao6241]

Salute to the Chinese civilization. It's a soul-purifying experience to watch. There are no English words that could describe this. I feel that I am so lucky and privileged to be able to see the dance. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the choreographers, the performers, the designer, and the musician. Together, you have made history. Thank you!

[@edwardtang1977]

Zen

[@walkinginthewest2348]

禅

[@michaelklotz2758]

Feeling the same

[@binhminh417]

You spoke exactly my thoughts.

[@wilson0347]

korean

[@williamtan5290]

I can't stop watching this again and again... Amazing dance and music.

[@wanglaugh9932]

Me too.

[@im...scooter]

Mee too

[@nicoletan3056]

me too!

[@阳旭-n2r]

me too

[@ronniechew6566]

We're forming a me too movement 🤗

[@mahnazzuberi6081]

Dress and dance moves go so well together. Synchronisation is an integral part of Chinese choreography that looks beautiful.

[@Keheass]

This year they went on a tour in China, and in May, I watched their performance in Guangdong. The live show was incredibly powerful, and I sat in the audience with tears welling up in my eyes. The story is set during the Northern Song dynasty in China and revolves around the tale of the prodigious painter Wang Ximeng. Qinglü (青绿) is just one of the elements in this painting.

[@지인입니다_Miss_TeaRiosa]

WOW...they synchronized with the music. This is one of the best and beautiful Traditional dances I have ever watched.

[@golinlim2221]

👍👍👍👍🙏👌❤️💋🇨🇳💋❤️

[@metalvideos1961]

what do you mean? if you dance you should dance on the beat no matter which style you dance. otherwise its a complete mess.

[@ricr.4669]

Beautiful it's like watching a live Chinese painting.

[@ЛолаДашдиева]

Что-то совершенно новое!! Капитально исполнено....очень красиво смотрится ...костюмы, прически...и исполнено все МАСТЕРСКИ...НАЧИНАЯ ОТ ХОРЕОГРАФИИ, ЗАКАНЧИВАЯ ЦВЕТОМ...БРАВО!

[@williamwong4154]

I immediately visualised women in Chinese paintings when I first watched this on CCTV on new year eve. This dance and music reach parts of our heart we have forgotten, and unlock our mind. Breathtaking!!!

[@CharlotteMenzan]

Seriously, chinese culture is one of the most beautiful cultures in the world❤. Too handsome😊 love china

[@cinnamunbun]

This is one of the most beautiful dances I've ever seen. The dancers are so elegant and graceful

[@haniahannslew4108]

Agree.

[@8est8its89]

Dancers with the abilities of a top gymnast. What an amazing combo! Thank you 😊

[@crie1991]

记事以来，这是印象最深刻的一支舞蹈，绝无匹敌。这两年看了这支舞蹈的各个版本，只此青绿的全剧也现场观看了，真是中华艺术的一次极致展现。 这支舞蹈以静制动，以柔克刚，舞蹈家柔美的身姿却给人极度刚劲的内在支撑，让这样的瑰宝流传下去，真的足以让人为之效死。

[@harryhart1608]

十月又有电影版了

[@Ranger24-z9b]

I am Pakistani I love China so much. It's like my second home.😭❤️ This dance was so good I love Chinese culture and the hospitality of Chinese, they're the most down to earth people and so respectful towards others. I hope to go China soon. Long Live China and Pakistan🇵🇰🇨🇳❤️

[@golinlim2221]

Start learning *Mandarin* !!! 会讲中文吗？！

[@Ranger24-z9b]

@@golinlim2221 yes I am supposed to study Chinese in China and learn it, just waiting for the borders to be opened .😭

[@dadawall8271]

Welcome to China! Chin-Pakistan dosti zindabad!

[@Ranger24-z9b]

@@dadawall8271 hope to go there soon♥️♥️

[@yutouvideo1635]

welcome to china

[@gabiwu0312]

真的好美……謝謝讓我觀賞到如此完美的舞劇~這是我重複觀賞最多次的舞蹈~至美的編舞，服飾，造景，佩樂，以及領舞者孟慶暘絕美的舞技，眼神，身韻……令人完全融入該舞劇之中，玩味不已，真的是好完美的一齣舞劇~謝謝您們精緻的演出~❤

[@johnphoon]

I just can't believe such beauty precision n graceful dance .... simply mesmerizing

[@clearblueskies1145]

Marvellous & brilliant artistry…The whole production deserves a standing ovation, no less!

[@mickdea6391]

Elegance & sophisticated. Away with all the blings and in with simplicity. Super stunning! More like this please!

[@LauPalomas]

Now this is pure art. How elegant..

[@Jorge-u6q5l]

This is entirely remarkable!... Revolutionary in nature... The beauty, the art, the strength, the ability, the emotional impact, the capacity to stir in others feelings they haven't felt in so long ago... Absolutely exquisite!!

[@briansounalath]

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

[@Leon-sv3fd]

Oh, that shoulder sinking at 5:12 takes my breath away! Such delicate choreography to such details! It's like a sigh of the painter himself and the mountains ... and then builds up more emotions that follow! The choreographer is a master and so is the dance performer! And this is a true masterpiece!

[@goodluck-mo8dr]

你把编剧夸的太高了，编剧只是照抄了古画和壁画，古陶俑的动作，还有一些是流传下来的，难度并不高，抄作业而已

[@lili405]

编剧们用了近两年的时间对舞蹈进行打磨，这只是其中一个选段，却被你说的这么简单……难度并不高？说得轻巧@@goodluck-mo8dr

[@不可忽视]

@@goodluck-mo8dr你编一段来看一下～

[@lilnking4928]

藝術家對觀眾最大的致敬是告訴觀眾他們想表達的意境，而不是取悅觀眾

[@jchen4365]

艺术家和人民艺术家还是有区别的，如果得不到大众的喜欢，那不过是孤芳自赏而已

[@stzhang5169]

阳春白雪与下里巴人的区别，二者都有存在的必要

[@mng8680]

I love the sound of traditional Chinese string instruments and drums, really makes me immerse into the world of ancient China.

[@dancersjob]

진짜 너무너무 멋져요 음악, 의상, 안무, 구성, 연출, 미디어, 편집, 촬영, 화장, 조명, 드라이아이스, 무대 모두가 완벽합니다.

[@thndrngest]

What an astonishing, original performance, paying an honorary tribute to our great painter who lived long long time ago. Simply sublime.

[@yourenodaisy2391]

Chinese culture is just transcendently impressive !

[@fungi708]

It is wonderful culture

[@Timholle]

It’s a rich and beautiful culture & has a history of 5000+years, one of the longest civilizations. I’ve learned about it and am still learning more till date, it’s beautiful

[@theya8600]

This whole dance and music composition is taking my breath away, I have watched it so many times now, and I keep getting goosbumps. The way all the dancers gracefully carry themselfes, and their every movement, to music that is so grand and beautiful. Wow just wow

[@cmc6523]

me too , so many times

[@Jeremy-lq4ii]

Spectacular, my eyes are fixed to every movement and it gave me a moment of in the zone

[@joeymoey18]

i love the way the choreography and music were made to correlate with the backdrop. the precision of their timing created a sense of collectivism and togetherness that really lines up with the country's mentality. at first, i found their spacing to be peculiar but slowly i realized that i was watching them shape a landscape right before my eyes. each dancer displayed a precision that alluded to a complete sense of control over the form of their bodies. and just beneath the elegance of their forms, there was calculated intention in their manner of coordination as well. from my perspective, the nature of their initial movements as one big group showed them pulling up enormous mounds of earth from the sea together before splitting it up into smaller piles. some clearly began carving out sharp cliff sides and rocky mountain faces while others began shaping the rolling valleys separating these giants. the flowing of their garment sleeves mimicked the fluid way in which water would flow in rivers and creeks or how a breeze would run wild when released into a seemingly endless valley. there was motivation that echoed in the force of each step and power that radiated from each stroke of the arm. pieced together, it all showed exactly how each shift was meant to sculpt the landscape and therefore change the painting behind them. the contemporary, digital addition of color to the ancient black and white painting mirrors our historical change from b/w to color TV. that, combined with the gentle ending of the choreography, just added an overall sense of completion to the story by creating an extension into the modern day where we are now. it's almost as if it was saying, "this is the story so far, but where it goes from here, now, is still up to you."

[@选项李]

《千里江山图》 很久以前一个年轻的画家绘制的花卷 ！

[@jocelynvane9373]

Wow

[@haniahannslew4108]

Excellent vivid description. You've got the exact message of the poetic painting that the choreographers want to send to audience and using human dancers to paint the landscape based on the real 900+ years old masterpiece painting. Wow. You are really good to be able to see the purpose of the dance/movements using your good imagination while many people cannot see that. At the minute 3:33, different dancers moving up and down out of sync describe different mountains with shorter and taller shape, either during formation or the formation been completed. Some people cannot understand why the weird hair or sudden quick hard moves and gentle at the same time. The hair piece helps audience to imagine the dancers acted like the strong hard rocky mountain, and their soft flowing train and long sleeves are like flowing water. The dancers dance between the gentle and quick jerky movements with gentle flowing dresses are exactly what the masterpiece of "Thousand Miles of River and Mountain" poetic painting is.

[@haniahannslew4108]

And actually the real painting is not in black and white but in blue and green colors like in background of stage in video. This masterpiece painting is currently sitting in national museum in Beijing. You can see this real painting of Thousand Miles of Mountain And River in the Beijing museum.

[@ramonng7054]

I have never seen anything like it....so splendid...absolutely beautiful, the synchronized, gravity-defying moves, the costume, dancers, background, just perfect...I hope they show this more often to the world...an ancient painting scene come to life... From the Philippines...

[@mfz615]

What everyone said, I'm in tears. I don't know how to live after this. And also to add: when she stares fiercely at 2:43. My heart stopped.

[@ireneserrano4570]

Congrats to all the performers, artists, artisans, techniciand, designers all workers behind these performance because it is absolutely amazing, beautiful, have not enough words to express how wonderful and breathtaking this is

[@koolaid2028]

Magnificent! The color scheme! The dance! The music! Powerful , Impactful !

[@RaquelTorrent]

This is one of the most beautiful, spectacular and profound coreography, music and interpretation that I've ever seen !!! Thanks to all of you, creators !!!

[@chomtso]

there is one more video called : [National Treasure: Painting Alive], I think you will love it as well.

[@TheEriccli]

the last scene is absolutely stunning, it feels like they are coming out the painting and getting back in at the end. Amazing performance!

[@benjason658]

WOW! Incredible... Such a master piece... lost of words....

[@Facts..Checker]

China has always produced great classical dance especially in group. So soft, graceful and unison in their performance that will put everyone in awe. Great music too, hope China promotes their performance more overseas.

[@MsGermanriesling]

This is like the chinese painting come alive!!! So beautiful indeed!!!

[@lilliannesoon8915]

Indeed! Having similar thoughts. Exceptional masterpiece!

[@jeandemoura1566]

4 mois après, c'est toujours aussi beau, impressionnant et spectaculaire. J'en ai des larmes aux yeux.

[@joywang2516]

Moi aussi

[@isaacbauman8174]

tear in my eyes too!

[@topspeed9004]

Goosebumps, the background setting, the music and how they moves, feel like they bring me traveling times to the past, awesome!!!

[@liujiangogogo]

The original dance drama is even more beautiful, this is just a short cut of the art work.

[@men_del12]

@@liujiangogogo What do you mean original dance? I've actually been meaning to know more about these things.

[@lyndatantengleang5103]

I keep watching it again and again and I keep being amazed by that magnificent performance ! All is perfect !

[@CraftingStone]

i'm falling in love with this dance and music. An amazing performance in a thousand years!!!

[@vegamoonlight]

I am in awe of this art. It's a masterpiece inspired from an ancient Chinese masterpiece. One of the reasons I love Chinese culture is in the aspect of arts, which conveys narratives of life (dao, tao) and one's being in harmony with nature. Being harmonious with nature can help in the proper flow of life force, spiritual energy resulting to great wellness and longevity. Many of the Chinese arts and teachings have exemplified that -- harmony of life with nature and the elements. The dance performance is one of many and by watching it, I am mesmerized and at the same time enlightened by the flow of energy of the kinetic movements and also the sound of the music accompaniment. It's not something I can freely discuss here as its profundity can't be comprehended by mere mortals. Do you think this performance is only elegant and superb? I believe it's more than that.

[@markchan8110]

That is deep bro.

[@xinstar4721]

只可意会，不可言传

[@KamilaValieva-fan]

It definitely expresses the Chinese Dao and Lao philosophy

[@jennytai88]

Great art does aim to elevate spirits

[@valentinanianimma4109]

Omg when someone not Chinese saying they love Dao or LaoZi I know they are just legit

[@honestle8328]

This performance was absolutely mesmerizing. I would love to see them perform in person.

[@patrickyiu8698]

so beautiful love Chinese culture happy new year to all Chinese and people who love Chinese culture

[@chubipower]

Strong yet graceful. This dance is most subdued in terms of the costumes I've seen on the new year show, but it is just like traditional Chinese paintings. So much feelings evoked in the simplicity

[@Eric-en8wn]

This is as close as you get to the definition of elegance and beauty in the context of cultural China that lasts for centuries. It is one of the best performances that connect the present to the past, nowadays people to their ancestors. The dance is accurately executed with a perfect balance of being emotionally enthusiastic and yet reserved, which is the core of Chinese culture. Kudos to the choreographer, the music composer, and the dance performers. Bravo!

[@zervont3046]

Okay Eric

[@xfile2713]

Discovered This presentation by accident. Sublime. The masterpiece of Chinese arts, dance and cultural influences. BRAVO.

[@ushisenchury8185]

What an elegant artistry….. I am always in awe no matter how many times I watch this masterpiece… music choreography costumes hairstyles dancers stage just out of this world…💜🥰

[@walterchin8832]

This is an exquisite, flowing, precision and beautiful performance.

[@joeyreyes6577]

A moving painting -- absolutely captivating!

[@silveriver9]

Indeed

[@honeyhoney3399]

Tarian yang luar biasa indah, paduan musik kuno yg serasi. Suka bnget♥️

[@laralara4075]

Потрясающе! Невозможно оторваться! Браво! Как будто старинная гравюра ожила... я под впечатлением!

[@monikaseidenberg5403]

It's beyond words. I don't want to know what this dancers did , to reach such level of body control. I just hope they are doing fine and enjoy their dancing and art. It's extraordinary.

[@daviddonald]

An amazing piece of art. It could be used to define the meaning of the word "sublime" (other comments accurately use words like "awe", "jaw dropping" and "goose bumps"). For me, it also sums up much of what is good about China: remembering long history using cutting-edge technology. Discipline striving to achieve excellence while remaining delicate. Teamwork. I very much hope the current tensions with the West can be resolved and excellence like this can be shared without prejudice or political disparagement.

[@haniahannslew4108]

The tensions are created by the west that always want to suppress China for fear of China's growth and back to where China is supposed to be a strong and rich nation in term of culture and economy. In other words, it's racism and arrogance from de west.

[@johnie4957]

Love your choice of the word "sublime"! :) The tensions between China and the west will go away when the communist party is out of the office or at least the current leader, an extreme Maoist who knows nothing but being ignorant and arrogant, steps down. China and U.S. were allies before the communist stole the country. What you see in this performance is the real cultural China passed down to us from our ancestors. China is NOT the China presented by the "Wolf warrior" diplomats around the world who claim they represent China(they don't, nobody votes for them). What you see in this performance carries the real spirit of China, enthusiastic, calm, and peaceful.

[@bilibasket7951]

@@johnie4957 nonsense. Read history first before posting ridiculous anti China comment. You totally ignore the fact that foreign invasions from the west and jpn forced China to open its doors, to swallow opium, to change its culture to accept abrahamic religions, and then looted China's treasure and exploiting its poor people. Instead of blaming the west and jpn, you ridiculously accuse communism.

[@bilibasket7951]

@@johnie4957 stupid comment. from you. So you think this performance could even survive and have a chance to appear on stage today with americanized culture and britishnized culture if there were no communism? Go get yourself some knowledge of China first before posting silly comment.

[@bilibasket7951]

@@johnie4957 Japan was forced and colonized by the west to open door and change its culture --- that is why it has Menji erea.