The Thousand-Armed, Thousand-Eyed drama is a breathtaking performance inspired by My Dream, a musical poetry and dance production created by the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe. This extraordinary show blends rich cultural elements drawn from the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Dunhuang Mogao Caves, offering a captivating journey through history, myth and human perseverance.
The performance features 50 remarkable dancers with hearing loss and musicians with vision loss, whose collective artistry creates a powerful multimedia narrative through music and dance. The story centers around Miaoshan, a courageous and wise woman who embarks on a heroic quest to save her ailing father and her village from disaster. Her journey, filled with determination and selflessness, is brought to life through stunning choreography and evocative stage design.
As the show unfolds, the stage becomes a vivid tapestry that reflects Dunhuang's rich history as a key stop along the ancient Silk Road. The choreography and design are deeply rooted in Dunhuang's iconic Buddhist heritage, seamlessly merging ancient symbolism with modern performance art to deliver an awe-inspiring visual and auditory experience.