Impression of Lijiang

Description

The performance venue of "Impression of Lijiang" is located in Ganhaizi Blue Moon Valley Theater in Yulong Snow Mountain, Lijiang, Yunnan, at an altitude of 3,100 meters, which is one of the highest performance theaters in the world. The performance is set against the natural backdrop of Yulong Snow Mountain. This majestic snow-capped mountain is covered with snow all year round and is magnificent. With the change of seasons and weather, the scenery changes endlessly. During the performance, the magnificent scenery of the snow-capped mountain is perfectly integrated with the stage performance, presenting a visual feast that shocks the audience and makes people feel as if they are in a dreamlike world. "Impression of Lijiang" is co-directed by three famous directors, Zhang Yimou, Wang Chaoge and Fan Yue. As a leading figure in the Chinese film industry, Zhang Yimou has a unique visual style and profound cultural heritage. His works often show grand scenes and profound connotations; Wang Chaoge, with his innovative stage concept and unique interpretation of culture, injects rich emotions and agile vitality into the performance; Fan Yue has outstanding achievements in stage design and stage play directing, providing a solid guarantee for the stage presentation of the performance. The cooperation of the three directors has made "Impression of Lijiang" a work with extremely high artistic standards. The performance is divided into six parts: "Ancient Road Caravan", "Drinking Snow Mountain", "Heaven and Earth", "Dancing Group Song", "Inspiration and Heaven Sacrifice", and "Blessing Ceremony", which fully display the cultural customs of Lijiang. Through the "Ancient Road Caravan", the audience can feel the hardships and glory of the Ancient Tea Horse Road; "Drinking Snow Mountain" shows the enthusiasm, generosity and open-mindedness of ethnic minorities; "Heaven and Earth" tells the story of Lijiang's love suicide culture, which is full of emotion; "Dancing Group Song" presents the colorful entertainment activities and enthusiastic and unrestrained personality characteristics of ethnic minorities; "Inspiration and Heaven Sacrifice" reflects the Naxi people's worship of heaven and awe of nature; "Blessing Ceremony" allows the audience to make good wishes in a sacred atmosphere and feel the mystery and beauty of Lijiang. The actors of "Impression of Lijiang" are all ordinary farmers from 10 local ethnic minorities in Yunnan, totaling more than 500 people. They have not received professional performance training, but they have shown their own culture and life in the most real and simple way. These actors used their singing, dancing and sweat to interpret their love for their hometown and their understanding of life, allowing the audience to feel the charm of the original ecological culture. Their performances were not artificial or deliberate, but were completely emotional expressions from the heart. This authenticity and simplicity is one of the important reasons why "Impression of Lijiang" can impress the audience. The performance is unique in stage design. The 12-meter-high "Ancient Tea Horse Road" is built with red sandstone, symbolizing the red soil of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. In the 360-degree full-view theater that can accommodate 1,200 people, it creates an immersive feeling for the audience. In addition, the performance also cleverly uses natural elements such as sunshine, clouds, wind and rain, which echo the stage performances and enhance the artistic appeal of the performance. At the same time, the actors are dressed in colorful ethnic costumes and hold various traditional props. Against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, a colorful picture is formed, bringing the audience a double enjoyment of vision and hearing.