The original version of Dunhuang Flying Dance was born in 1979, a large-scale national dance drama "Silk Road Flower Rain". This dance drama made the dance in Dunhuang murals come to the audience and attract the attention of the world. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The background of the flying dance in Dunhuang is closely related to the murals of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. The flying murals in the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang show the graceful and vivid image of the god of Buddhist music, symbolizing freedom, happiness and long-term happiness. These murals provided a rich source of material for the creation of flying dance. From a historical and cultural point of view, the culture of Dunhuang area flourished during the Sui and Tang Dynasties, and the image of Feitian was also an important embodiment of culture and art at that time. Flying dance creations in different periods were influenced by the social and cultural atmosphere at that time. For example, in the 20th century, China artists began to explore the culture of folk dance. The creation of the flying dance of Dunhuang was also a manifestation of the revival of traditional culture. Dai Ailian, for example, used the form of the Flying Apsaras in the Dunhuang murals as the main material, and drew on the body movements, dance steps, and long silk dance techniques of traditional opera to create the pas de deux dance Flying Apsaras. From the perspective of artistic development, modern creators hoped to revitalize the image of Flying Apsaras in Dunhuang murals in the form of dance, showing the beauty of Chinese classical dance, and constantly exploring in the process of artistic inheritance and innovation. For example, the 2008 CCTV Spring Festival Gala Dunhuang Dance "Flying Apsaras" performed by the Warrior Art Troupe of the Political Department of Guangzhou Military Region, the director used this dance to express the prosperity of China and show the beauty of Chinese classical dance through unique dance movement design. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The background music of Dunhuang Flying Dance included Ji Shen's "Thousand Years of Prayer"(Chinese name is Thousand Years of Prayer) and so on. In addition, there were Hanikezi-"A Dream of Dunhuang"(Live), Twelve Women's Music Houses-"Dunhuang", Lin Lin-"Tang Dance of Dunhuang", Nanhai Mu-"Dunhuang"(accompaniment), Qin Yin 'er-"Dunhuang"(Harmony Version)(accompaniment), Lun Sang-"Dunhuang·Banbi Song"(accompaniment), Yu Shuiyuan-"Dunhuang", Yu Yiwu-"Flying Sky", pure music-"Great Desert Dunhuang", Pure Music-Thousand-Hand Guanyin, Women's Crystal Music Workshop-Silk Road New Song, Women's Crystal Music Workshop-Silk Road Flower Rain (Live), Women's 12 Music Workshop-Yangguan Ancient Road, Women's 12 Music Workshop-Beauty Song, Yan Yue-Dunhuang, Moon Gate Music Culture-Dunhuang, Pure Music-Dunhuang Dance, Zhao Cong-Flying Music Dance, Women's 12 Music Workshop-Mogao Grottoes, Xiaoxu's music-"Soul of the Tang Dynasty-Dunhuang", Feng Shunxian-"Rainbow Feathers", Xu Jingqing-"Dance of the Crane Fairy", 12 Women's Music Studios-"Yadan Fairy", Xiaoxu's music-"Eight Dragons-Dunhuang", pure music-"Lone Desert Smoke", etc. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The dance of flying dragons in Dunhuang has a unique artistic charm. In terms of image creation, most of the Flying Apsaras were female. They were light and graceful, and the ribbons danced as if they were flying freely in the sky. The posture and movements of the dancers strive to reproduce the charm of the flying sky in Dunhuang murals. For example, the flying sky of the Sui Dynasty has various postures, or the body is light, the long skirt is fluttering, the ribbon is flying, the movement is changeable, the bending is inclined, the soaring is not limited to one pattern; Some have thin faces, slender figures, slender waist and jade arms, some are beautiful, graceful and affectionate. In terms of the cultural roots of dance, Flying Apsaras originated from ancient Indian myths and legends, and later spread to China, occupying an important position in Chinese Buddhist art. Its birth was closely related to Buddhist culture. Flying Apsaras were responsible for offering sacrifices to heaven and man, and were responsible for tasks such as paying respects to Buddha, offering sacrifices, and flying. In terms of artistic style, her dance vocabulary was rich and varied. There was a unique style of performance in the movements, such as through unique hand gestures, posture twisting, etc. to show the sacredness and agility of flying. In addition, the dance movements of the Flying Apsaras in different periods would also develop and change. For example, the Flying Apsaras of the Sui Dynasty combined the culture of the Western Regions and the local culture of the Central Plains, presenting a unique style that connected the past and the present. In terms of costumes and props, long sleeves or long-sleeved props were often used to simulate the ribbons in the flying murals. They fluttered with the dancers 'movements, enhancing the visual effect of the dance, as if the dancers were really flying in the clouds in the murals. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Zhao Lusi performed a dance similar to "Dunhuang Flying Apsaras" at the New Year's Eve party. She was wearing a blue and pink dress, and the golden decorations were shining under the lights. She held classical dance accessories and danced gracefully, complementing the background. She was like the flying goddess in Dunhuang murals. With her unique dance skills and expressiveness, she made classical dance glow on the modern stage. However, there were also some people who had negative comments on her performance, thinking that her dance movements, state, and overall feeling did not match the mysterious and holy qualities of Dunhuang dance. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The art of flying dance in Dunhuang has many meanings and values. ** 1. Art Value ** 1. ** Exemplary Art ** - The art of flying music and dance in Dunhuang is very exquisite in painting skills. Its imagination is rich, its expression technique is superb, and its artistic style is unique. It has become a model of mural art in China and even the world. Flying Apsaras were lively, colorful, and had smooth lines. They had a profound influence on the art of painting in the later generations in terms of composition, color, and lines. 2. ** artistic creativity ** - From an artistic point of view, Dunhuang Flying Apsaras were a complex of many cultures. They were born from the combination of Indian culture, Western Region culture and Central Plains culture. China Flying Apsaras did not have wings, feathers, or round lights. They relied on the clouds rather than the clouds. They mainly relied on elegant dresses and flying ribbons to soar in the air. This was the creation of a genius China artist and a miracle in the history of world art. ** 2. Cultural Value ** 1. ** Meaning of cultural inheritance ** - It was an important part of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, bearing the rich contents of ancient religious beliefs, philosophical thoughts, moral concepts, aesthetic tastes, and so on. Through the study of the art of flying music and dance in Dunhuang, one could understand the cultural background, religious beliefs and aesthetic concepts of ancient society, which would help to inherit and carry forward the excellent traditional culture of the Chinese nation. 2. ** Meaning of cultural exchange ** - As one of the representatives of Chinese culture, it played an important role in international cultural exchanges. It has attracted many domestic and foreign artists, scholars, and tourists to study and appreciate it, enhance the understanding and recognition of Chinese culture by people from all over the world, and promote the pluralistic development of world culture. ** 3. Value of aesthetic education ** - It has a very high aesthetic educational value. With its unique artistic charm, it can stimulate people's pursuit of beauty and creativity, and cultivate people's aesthetic taste. At the same time, the moral values and life philosophy contained in it had a positive effect on people's moral education. ** 4. Financial Value ** - As a unique tourism resource, it was of great significance to the economic development of Dunhuang. The arrival of tourists drove the development of local tourism and related industries, providing a driving force for the economic growth of Dunhuang. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Dunhuang Flying Apsaras were like a touch of vivid color in the thousands of years, carrying a heavy history and cultural heritage. The Flying Apsaras could be traced back to the time when Buddhism was introduced into China. It spanned more than a thousand years of history and evolved in various dynasties, forming an independent art form. It is represented by the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, and is also distributed in many places such as the Grottoes of Maiji Mountain and Bingling Temple. In the early days, most of the characters in the Flying Heavens were female, except for some flying monks. From the Northern Liang of the Sixteen Kingdoms to the Northern Wei Dynasty, it was deeply influenced by the Indian and Western Region Flying Apsaras. It was generally the Western Region Flying Apsaras. Later, with the development of Buddhism in China, it merged with the artistic image of Taoist Flying Immortals. Flying Apsaras had a variety of appearances in the Sui Dynasty and had the most variations. They reached their peak in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Not only did they appear in grottoes and monasteries, but they also appeared in the emperor's bedroom. In modern times, the image of a flying celestial still shone with a unique charm. The dance program "Dunhuang·Flying Apsaras" for the 2019 Spring Festival Gala was an example of the integration of traditional China art and Western Ballet. It was adapted from the original dance drama "Dunhuang" of the Central Ballet Troupe. Through the protection of the male and female protagonists to the Dunhuang murals and the emotional stories between each other, it reflects the brilliant artistic achievements of Dunhuang and pays tribute to the artists who stick to Dunhuang. Liu Yifei's Dunhuang Flying Apsaras were stunning on the internet. She perfectly combined classical beauty with exotic customs. Her delicate face matched with elegant makeup, gorgeous clothes danced with the wind, and her dance was both gentle and graceful in the East and passionate in the West. Through delicate performances, she vividly displayed the charm of Dunhuang Flying Apsaras and carried forward China traditional culture. In 2024, it was the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Dunhuang Research Institute. The 2024 Dunhuang Calendar recreated the magnificence of Dunhuang in the past, corresponding to 366 beautiful murals, including cave murals that were not often opened to the public such as Cave 112. There were also 19 dragon element murals that combined Dunhuang art with the zodiac. There was a Dragon Year greeting card and a red calendar holder, allowing people to enjoy the beauty of Dunhuang in 366 days. The world of music also had the mark of flying. In 1982, the composer of the folk music piece "Flying Apsaras" was inspired by the Dunhuang Grottoes. With the image of flying apsaras as the theme, it integrated the artistic conception of the breeze and auspicious clouds, vividly depicting the dance scene of flying apsaras. It won the second prize in the third national music works (national musical instruments) award. Dunhuang Flying Apsaras were the treasures of art. Whether in the long river of history or on the modern cultural stage, they exuded endless charm. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Dunhuang Flying Apsaras were an important part of Dunhuang art. The flying figures in the Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang were beautiful and their clothes fluttered. Some of them held lotus flowers, some played pipa, and some danced, as if they were flying freely in the clouds, showing the beautiful scene of the Buddhist paradise. In modern art, the image of the Flying Apsaras was constantly being reinterpreted. For example, the dance program "Dunhuang·Flying Heavens" in "2019 Central Radio and Television Station Spring Festival Gala" was starred by Luna, Qiu Yunting, Wang Jiyu, etc., with Fei Bo and Wang Qi as the directors. The program was adapted from the original dance drama "Dunhuang" arranged by the Central Ballet Troupe. It incorporated the experience of the Watchers of Dunhuang into it, showing the protection of Dunhuang murals and the brilliant artistic achievements of Dunhuang. It combined thousands of years of silk road culture with the art of Ballet. Because it was the first time to boldly combine China Dunhuang culture with Western Ballet art, it received mixed reviews. Liu Yifei also had the style of Dunhuang Flying Sky. She read a lot of historical materials to interpret the character and had a deep understanding of Dunhuang culture. Her style was based on the murals of the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang. She tried to restore history and add modern aesthetic elements in the style of clothing. Her interpretation not only showed the classical beauty, such as gentle, fresh and refined temperament, exquisite and elegant makeup, light and elegant clothes, but also reflected the exotic customs, such as the mysterious charm in her eyes, the dance with the elements of the Western Regions, and the clothes with the patterns of the Western Regions style and strong and bold colors. Through her superb acting skills, she gave Dunhuang Feitian a new life and let more people understand Dunhuang culture. From an aerospace point of view, at 1:37 on October 30, the astronauts of the Shenzhou 19 manned flight mission set out. Fan Jinshi, honorary president of the Dunhuang Research Institute, attended the expedition ceremony. She was the guardian of the "Flying Sky", which symbolized the fantasy of "Flying Sky" from a thousand years ago to the "Flying Sky" of today's manned space flight. Fantasy landing became a reality. "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
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There were many situations with the Dunhuang Flying Wine. There was the Dunhuang Feitian wine related to the Yanghe River. As early as 1955, Yanghe drew inspiration from the murals of Cave 320 of Dunhuang and finalized the image of "Yanghe Feitian". In 1980, Yanghe wine printed with the logo of "Feitian" of Dunhuang Goddess was sold overseas. Yanghe and Dunhuang have a deep historical and cultural relationship. Before 2024, there were such wines and they were closely related to Dunhuang culture. There was also the 1996 Dunhuang Feitian wine, which was a 52-alcohol strong aromatic white wine. Its ingredients included water, sorghums, and wheat. The implementation standard was GBT10781.1 national standard premium grade. It was carefully brewed, and the total amount recovered was less than 300 boxes (270 to 80 boxes). In addition, other wine enterprises also launched wine products in combination with Dunhuang culture, such as Moutai taking inspiration from Dunhuang murals to launch relevant wine products, Xijiu launched Xijiu·Dunhuang Four Auspicious Auspicious "Legend of the Flying Apsaras" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!