Tales of the Shangri-la: Yunnan — A spectacular performance of Yunnan folk arts

Australia China Yunnan Cultural Festival: Colourful Yunnan Charming Kunming —Tales of Shangri-La

“Colourful Yunnan Charming Kunming—Tales of Shangri-La” was held at Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Saturday the 8th of March, 2008, delivering a captivating combination of dramatic dance numbers, glamorous costumes, and ethereal vocal performance.  This vibrant spectacle encompasses a refined blend of traditional Chinese folk art and modern music, much of which is inspired by the paradisaical village of Shangri-La that is hidden amongst China’s southwest mountain ranges.

Filled with 150 minutes of traditional dance and folk songs originating from the diverse communities and ethnic minority groups living in China’s Yunnan Province, “Colourful Yunnan Charming Kunming—Tales of Shangri-La” is a riveting theatrical experience that blends the unique cultures of twenty-six different ethnic minority groups from Yunnan into an unforgettable visual feast brought to life by an exciting cast of well renowned and highly acclaimed Chinese performing artists, including Na Ying, Tang Can, Jiang Yuheng, Li Yong, Liu Xin, Yang Bo and Li Kongzheng, and Xiong Rulin, winner of the ”National Young Singer” contest broadcast on CCTV.