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17:31, 07-May-2019
Musical inspired by ancient Chinese poetry to be staged in Beijing
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A musical inspired by Chinese Classics of Poetry, known as Shi Jing, will be staged on May 18 and 19.
The musical, entitled "Shi Jing Cai Wei," or "A Homesick Warrior," tells the story of three childhood friends, one of whom grows up to become a military general. It is a story of sacrifice and love for family and country.
It also showcases traditional Chinese culture from different aspects, such as farming, customs and etiquette.
The musical premiered at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing in October 2018. /China News Service Photo
The musical premiered at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing in October 2018. /China News Service Photo
Shi Jing, considered as the earliest collection of Chinese poems, contains 311 poems from the 11th to the 6th centuries B.C..
The musical is part of the ongoing "Meet in Beijing" Arts Festival, a major annual cultural event in the capital.
The musical premiered at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing in October 2018.
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