Brief Introduction of “Song and Dance of  Tang Dynasty”　

Xi'an (called Chang an in ancient times), is a city where 13 dynasties established capitals in the long Chinese history. Among them, the Tang Dynasty (618A.D.-907A.D.) that has enjoyed fame throughout the history, reveals prosperity and brilliance of Chinese civilization. “Song and Dance of Tang Dynasty” is one of the symbols of its culture when the dynasty was at the pinnacle of power and splendor.

“Song and Dance of Tang Dynasty” assembles the best of songs and dances in the past generations, and drew essences from many ethnic groups in Western Regions and foreign cultures, which fully reflected the national conditions and customs of the Dynasty at the height of its power. It is the perfect portraiture of the prosperity and peace of the booming Tang Dynasty.    

Dance in Feathered Clothing 

Time：20:00,01 November

　　　20:00,02 November

Place：The South Africa State Theatre 　 

The South Africa State Theatre 　 

Brief Introduction of Song and Dance Group of Shaanxi Provincial Song and Dance Ensemble

Song and Dance Group of Shaanxi Provincial Song and Dance Ensemble is an artistic performing group of music and dance that is well-known in China and enjoys very high reputation home and abroad.

This Group's excellent young performers have professional training background. Their artistic accomplishments and adept skills and talent have contributed to their own unique performing style and artistic characteristics. The first classical Chinese music and dance “Song and Dance of Tang Dynasty” is crated and performed by this Group. This Group has visited over 40 countries including USA, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Brazil, and Japan and performed for over 100 heads and visiting delegations from different countries. It maintains arts exchanges with Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.

Organtizers

The State Council Informantion Office of the People's Republic of China

Department of Arts and Culture of the Republic of South  Africa

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of South  Africa

Presenters 

Shaanxi Provincial Song and Dance Ensemble

Beijing New Impression Culture Development Co.,Ltd