Chinese dance drama opens Chekhov Int'l Theatre Festival in Moscow

Chinese dance drama, Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, was staged at the State Kremlin Palace, Moscow, on May 23 and 24, opening the 17th Chekhov International Theatre Festival.

Inspired by the timeless masterpiece A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains by Wang Ximeng from the Song Dynasty (960-1279), the dance drama, crafted by choreographers Zhou Liya and Han Zhen and produced by the China Oriental Performing Arts Group, has captivated audiences worldwide with 740 shows since its premiere in 2021.