On the afternoon of the 20th, the original ballet "Dream of the Red Chamber" by the China Central Ballet was invited to participate in the 27th Bangkok International Dance and Music Festival, and performed two consecutive shows at the Thai Cultural Center in Bangkok. This is the first time that the drama has gone abroad. On September 20th, the actors of the ballet "Dream of the Red Chamber" took their curtain call at the Thai Cultural Center located in Bangkok, Thailand. Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Weitong took a photo of the entire play, which consists of 9 acts. The main plot revolves around the love between Bao Dai and the rise and fall of the Jia family. Classic scenes from "Dream of the Red Chamber" such as "Dai Yu entering the mansion, Bao Dai meeting first, Bao Chai fluttering butterflies, reading together in the western chamber, burying flowers, celebrating birthdays, and burning manuscripts" are transformed into lively dance moves, weaving into a poetic painting with Eastern aesthetics. To express the connotation of Eastern literature in the form of Western ballet, imagery is needed. ”The chief director of the drama, Tong Ruirui, told reporters that the huge backboard hanging in the center of the stage has a red and golden glow on one side symbolizing wealth, nobility, and glory, and a pure white emptiness on the other side symbolizing nothingness; The circular hole in the middle draws inspiration from the meaning of "borrowing scenery" in Suzhou gardens, revealing the fate and ending of the protagonist. In terms of music, the creative team chose to have a pure orchestra perform. Although no ethnic instruments were used, the melody incorporated Eastern tones, achieving a subtle balance between international vocabulary and Chinese charm throughout the work. Whether telling 'Dream of the Red Chamber' in ballet language or playing Eastern melodies in symphony, both aim to showcase traditional Chinese culture in an art form with greater international dissemination, "said Tong Ruirui. The lead actress Qiu Yunting, who played Lin Daiyu, told reporters that she often drew inspiration from the charm of Chinese dance during rehearsals, including incorporating water sleeve dance elements in scenes such as "burning manuscripts and breaking emotions" to enhance the character's Eastern temperament. On September 20th, Zhu Yan, the director of the Chinese Central Ballet, was interviewed by Xinhua News Agency at the Thai Cultural Center in Bangkok, Thailand. The ballet "Dream of the Red Chamber" photographed by Xinhua News Agency reporter Sun Weitong is not only an exploration of the integration of Chinese and Western art, but also an attempt by China and Brazil to present Chinese classical literature on stage. Zhu Yan, the director of the China Central Ballet, stated that this performance in Bangkok not only showcases the strength of Chinese original ballet, but also uses art as a bridge to promote cultural and artistic exchanges and mutual learning between China and Thailand. The graceful and stunning dance moves stirred up continuous applause, and as the stage came to an end, there were still lingering sounds on the stage. The audience was reluctant to leave for a long time, and many people stood up and waved goodbye to the actors on stage. I have never seen such a wonderful performance before. ”The executive director of the Bangkok International Dance and Music Festival, Rasina, said in an interview that the stage design, lighting, and costumes are all highly Eastern aesthetic, and the actors' interpretation of the plot is delicate and accurate, which is shocking. After reading it, I felt very surprised. I didn't expect Western ballet and Eastern literature to blend so well. ”Bangkok resident Ang Yaru said in an interview with reporters. Chunhagan, a graduate student at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, told reporters that she has studied ballet for many years and this is the first time she has seen a stage presentation that combines ballet with Chinese classical literature. The narrative is stronger and with the assistance of English and Thai subtitles, it is not difficult to understand. It is reported that all props used in the performance were designed and produced by the Chinese team, and were transported from China to Bangkok in advance, taking 3 days to complete installation and debugging. The most eye-catching feature is the giant backboard in the center of the stage, which is 12 meters long, 8.5 meters wide, and weighs 1.5 tons. It can move back and forth and rotate 360 degrees, representing the latest level of Chinese stage design. On the night before the performance, more than 20 Thai primary and secondary school ballet enthusiasts attended a unique "master class" with the lead actress of Zhongba, Lai Man tao, in the multifunctional hall of the Thai Cultural Center. The Chinese teacher explained very meticulously, and I learned a lot of skills, "said student Rada. As the largest international art festival in Southeast Asia, the Bangkok International Dance and Music Festival is held annually from September to October. The debut of the ballet "Dream of the Red Chamber" added a unique touch of Eastern poetry to this art festival. (New Society)