Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tsim Sha Tsui | Chinese Culture Festival 2025: 'Tan Dun WE-Festival': Lost Tang Dynasty Dance and Music Manuscripts: The Vanishing Mogao Caves

Description

Immersed for years in the ancient music manuscripts stranded overseas and murals of Dunhuang, Tan Dun recreated numerous ancient musical instruments of the Tang dynasty. Together with the Dunhuang Academy Ancient Music Consort he will take the audience thousands of years back to experience the restaging of The Vanishing Mogao Caves through ancient dance, vocal performances and mini-operas. On top of the world premiere presented in Paris last year, an addition of ancient music will debut on this stage.

The performance will run for about 1 hour 15 minutes without intermission.

Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break.  The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers.

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. 

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists.