Published on Feb 18, 2013

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Genre: Dance & Ballet

Dates: April 28 - May 1, 2013

Venue: Poly Theatre

Prices: 280, 380, 680, 880, 1280, 1680

Features: "The Thousand-hand Bodhisattva", a bewitching dancing show has enjoyed critical acclaim from audiences both at home and abroad. From April 28th to May 1st, the show will be performed at Poly Theatre in Beijing.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Dance show "Thousand-hand Bodhisattva" features 21 hearing impaired dancers who form remarkable arm and hand positions by standing behind each other in a perfect column. Breathtaking images are created as the dancers produce perfectly timed and choreographed movements.

The dance show uses the dancers to recreate the image of the Bodhisattva, a traditional Chinese goddess of love and well being who has one thousand hands, with an eye in each hand. The 21 dancers line up in a straight line and use their arms to recreate the goddess' image on stage.

The show quickly became a national treasure and overwhelming domestic success. It was first performed internationally at the Kennedy Centre in Washington, D.C. in front of former President of the United States Bill Clinton, senior White House staff and spectators. It generated rave reviews and was showcased shortly thereafter around the world in countries including Australia, Japan, North Korea, Egypt, Turkey and Italy.

In 2004, Thousand-hand Bodhisattva dance show was performed at the Closing Ceremonies for the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece and Miss World 2004 pageant held in Sanya, China. The primary filmed version was captured in 2005 at the Spring Festival in China on CCTV.

Tickets for The Thousand-hand Bodhisattva are Available now!