Do you know how traditional dragon dance performances came about? Come find out more at this puppetry performance that promises lots of fun and excitement for the children!
After a bumper harvest from a year of hard work, the farmers forget to thank the gods who have blessed them with good weather. Upset by their ingratitude, the Heavenly Emperor punishes the people by bringing a three-year long drought upon them! The kind-hearted Dragon Princess feels sorry for the farmers. In her attempt to help them, she angers the Heavenly Emperor who sends heavenly guards to capture her. Will the farmers be able to save the Dragon Princess?
Dragon Dance is a lively retelling of the legend behind the origin of Chinese dragon dance. Learn more about Chinese myths and legends as this enchanting folktale comes alive through drama, dance, music, and the use of specially hand-crafted puppets!
Who knows, you might get to be part of the show!
1 hr, no intermission.
Performed in Mandarin, with English surtitles.
