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This production features two original pieces, each with distinct meanings, cultural influences, and styles.The title work, Legend of The White Snake, is a brand-new original piece with live music accompaniment by Chinese dulcimer musician Chao Tian. This work reimagines the classic Chinese folktale, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Although set during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing Dynasty, the story has been retold in various forms over the centuries, including novels, operas, shadow plays, and movies. Our production puts a modern twist on this timeless love story, which follows an ordinary boy who falls in love with a beautiful woman who becomes his devoted wife. There’s only one catch: the beautiful and devoted wife is not human. She is, in fact, a thousand-year-old snake that has acquired the ability to transform into a human through centuries of Taoist training. With rich Chinese cultural influences and a touch of modern dance, our choreographer, Shu-Chen, brings this romantic story to life. Come join us and see how this timeless love story twists and turns!This production is supported by ArtsFairfax, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and National Endowment for the Arts.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Capital One Hall, SUBWAY, Dolley Madison Blvd, McLean, VA 22102, United States,McLean, Virginia
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