Travel Back in Time: A New Musical Brings Ancient China to Life! 🎭
Hey there! Have you ever wondered what life was like in ancient China? Well, there’s a new musical called “The Longest Day in Chang’an” that lets you experience just that!
The Magic of Chang’an 🏯
Chang’an (pronounced “Chang-ahn”) was an awesome city a long, long time ago during the Tang Dynasty (which was from the year 618 to 907). It was like the capital city of ancient China and was super famous and busy!
In this musical, Chang’an comes alive on stage with amazing costumes, cool music, and fantastic dances. It’s like taking a trip back in time!
An Exciting Story! 🕰️
The story is about two heroes: Li Bi, who is in charge of keeping the city safe, and Zhang Xiaojing, who gets a second chance to help save the day. They have only 24 hours to save Chang’an from danger! Can they do it? You’ll have to watch to find out!
Meet Laurent Ban: The French Actor Speaking Chinese! 🇫🇷🇨🇳
Guess what? There’s a French actor named Laurent Ban in the musical! He plays a mysterious character named Ge Lao. Even though he’s from France, he performs his entire role in Chinese! Isn’t that amazing?
Laurent says that acting in Chinese was a big challenge, but he loves trying new things. He even sings in a special Chinese opera style called Qinqiang Opera, which started in Shaanxi Province, where Chang’an is located.
Combining Cultures 🌍
The director, Hu Xiaoqing, wanted to show how Chang’an was a place where people from all over the world met. So, they mixed different musical and dance styles together. There’s even a song called “Le Chef” that has some French words in it!
Learning and Growing Together 🤝
Laurent hopes to keep learning Chinese and work on more projects in China. He thinks that everyone on stage works really hard, and he’s excited to be part of it.
The actors and the director believe that sharing Chinese stories with the world is super important. They want everyone to enjoy the amazing culture and history of China.
Why It’s Cool 😎
Musicals like “The Longest Day in Chang’an” are becoming more popular in China. They mix traditional stories with fun music and dancing that everyone can enjoy.
And who knows? Maybe one day, this musical will travel around the world so more people can see it!
Wouldn’t it be awesome to see a show that brings history to life? Maybe you’ll get a chance to watch it someday!
Reference(s):
Chinese musical revives Tang Dynasty's grandeur with French actor
cgtn.com
