|
 Poster for stage show CHA [en.expo2010.cn] |
|
 Poster for stage show CHA [en.expo2010.cn] |
I. Introduction
CHA, a spectacular stage show exclusively designed for World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, will have its world premiere during Expo. Taking Chinese tea as its theme, CHA integrates martial arts, magic, stunts, dancing and other art forms, representing Chinese traditional tea culture in an artistic way.
During Expo, CHA will be performed in the Entertainment Hall four times a day from May 1 to June 30. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
II. Three features of CHA
·Brand New Show
CHA, the spectacular stage show designed exclusively for World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, will have its world premiere during Expo.
·Acrobatic Show
CHA unifies traditional Chinese acrobatic arts with Western visual arts into a harmonious fusion, making traditional acrobatics full of fashionable energy. CHA is made up of more than 10 acrobatics shows, 10 magic shows, six martial arts shows and five dancing shows. With the help of multimedia technologies, a fantastic atmosphere will be created for the audience to enjoy an audio-visual feast.
·Tea Culture Show
Tea is an important symbol in Chinese culture. CHA vividly depicts the close relationship of tea and people through the ages. Via allusions, props, scenes, music and costumes, CHA celebrates flavor, poetry and the “Zen” of tea with symbolic performances.
III. Introduction of CHA Team
CHA has selected elites in Chinese stage productions and top acrobats. They are full of experience working with world-class teams.
Director, playwriter: Li Xining
Li is a veteran director and vice chairman of China Association of Acrobatics.
As a director, she had won more than 40 gold awards in international acrobatic competitions at Monte Carlo, Monaco, France, Italy, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Vietnam.
Invited by Canadian entertainment company Cirque du Soleil, she directed the acrobatic show Dralion, which won three Emmy Awards in 2001 in the United States. Dralion has been touring the world for 10 years as one of the circus’ most successful shows.
