'When it was accompanied by the sound of Saw duang, the ensemble turned out to be harmonious and enjoyable.' 'When I first heard the sound of Rewap, I found it somewhat unique,' said Choosen. The harmonious blend of cultures and musical talents created a captivating symphony that enchanted the audience. As the music gradually intensified with a faster tempo, Thai performer Suwannee Choosen matched the rhythm, accelerating the motion of her Saw duang, or Thai fiddle, with graceful bow strokes. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)Īmidst the mesmerizing ambiance, Chinese musicians skillfully tapped the tambourine and plucked the strings of the traditional folk musical instrument, Rewap. In a captivating hexagonal pavilion at the Xinjiang Art Theater, the dance troupe members from the Bunditpatanasilpa Institute of Thailand and the Muqam Art Troupe of Xinjiang Art Theater came together to put on a remarkable performance.Īctors perform the dance drama 'Zhang Qian' during the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 20, 2023.

'Everything was very readable and insanely beautiful, including the costumes, the setting and the work of the choreographers,' Efremenko said. The story has been transformed into a dance drama and was performed on the opening night of the dance festival. Some 2,000 years ago, Zhang Qian, an envoy of China's Han Dynasty (202 BC-220 AD), made his maiden visit to Central Asia via Xinjiang, and initiated a trade route that later became the Silk Road. This photo taken on Jshows the opening ceremony of the 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Additionally, the festival provides a unique opportunity for the participants to experience the beauty of Xinjiang and explore all that this remarkable region has to offer. The 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival has attracted over 1,000 artists from countries and regions in Asia, Europe and Africa, and they are expected to stage some 60 well-known performances. The 17-year-old dancer, with members of her song and dance ensemble 'Zorenka,' was in Xinjiang to take part in an international dance festival, which will last until Aug. URUMQI, July 30 (Xinhua) - Before her departure back home, Russian dancer Sofia Efremenko conveyed her gratitude, describing her week-long stay in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region as 'amazing and unforgettable,' and expressed a strong desire to visit the region again in the future. By Deng Yushan, Liu Hongxia, Zhao Chenjie ( Xinhua) 08:22, July 31, 2023

Lyrical dance costumes