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A drama that will be remembered for a lifetime. This is a vivid portrayal of the classic ballet "The Red Detachment of Women."
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the premiere of the National Ballet of China’s classic ballet “The Red Detachment of Women.” 60 years ago, "The Red Detachment of Women" premiered and went from Hainan to the whole country and the world; 60 years later, "The Red Detachment of Women" returns to Hainan and the classic reappears on the stage.
From now on, the New Hainan Client, Nanhai Net, and Nanguo Metropolis Daily will launch the "Qionghua Special Red" series of reports. By reviewing history, it tells the story of the "Red Detachment of Detachments" "returning to their parents' home" and starting a national tour from Hainan to show the red color. The spirit of the Detachment of Women makes the "Red Detachment of Detachments" last forever, polishing this golden cultural sign. At the same time, reporters will have conversations with descendants of the Red Detachment of Women and representatives of the “Red Detachment of Detachment” in the new era, allowing more people to enter the classics and experience the charm of the classics up close.
New Hainan Client, Nanhai Net News on February 26 (Reporter Ding Wenwen) "The 60th anniversary performance of the National Ballet of China's "Red Detachment of Women" will premiere in Haikou on March 2 and 3 at the Hainan Provincial Song and Dance Theater. , the classic reappears on the stage, this is another two-way journey between the National Ballet of China and Hainan Performing Arts." On the afternoon of February 26, at the "Qionghua Specially Red" - the 60th anniversary performance of the premiere of "The Red Detachment of Women" by the National Ballet of China At the press conference of the first stop and launch ceremony in Haikou, Han Chaoguang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hainan Performing Arts Group, introduced.
As we all know, the theme of the ballet "Red Detachment of Women" originated from Hainan and was created in 1964. This is China's first modern ballet and a model of successful integration of Eastern and Western culture and art. 60 years ago, the ballet "The Red Detachment of Women" created by the National Ballet of China premiered and went from Hainan to the whole country and the world. According to statistics, in the past 60 years, "Red Detachment of Women" has performed more than 4,000 times at home and abroad. With its shocking plot, magnificent scenes, vivid characters and unique Hainan Island regional customs, "Red Detachment of Detachments" has made "Red Detachment of Women" It has long become an eternal art classic in the hearts of Chinese and foreign audiences.
Han Chaoguang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Hainan Performing Arts Group. Photographed by reporter Li Hao At the
press conference, Han Chaoguang introduced that the Hainan Provincial Performing Arts Group has played a major role in the performing arts and teamed up with the National Ballet of China, the Hainan Provincial Women's Federation, and the Red Detachment of Women Memorial Park Management Center to plan and launch the "Qionghua Special Red"—— The first stop of a series of activities in Haikou to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the premiere of "The Red Detachment of Women" by the National Ballet of China. In addition to inviting the crew of "Red Detachment of Women" to perform two consecutive performances at the Hainan Provincial Song and Dance Theater affiliated to Hainan Performing Arts Group on March 2 and 3, they will also work with the Hainan Provincial Women's Federation and the Red Detachment of Detachment Memorial Park to plan and invite the queen of the Red Detachment of Detachment People, representatives of the "Red Detachment of Women" in the new era, etc. participated in the Red Detachment of Detachment's "Returning to Mother's Home" themed meeting.
It is worth mentioning that the meeting will stage the classic excerpts of the National Ballet of China's "Red Detachment of Women" and invite teachers from the National Ballet of China to the memorial park to give on-site explanations. The National Ballet of China will also donate props, costumes and other commemorative exhibits to the group and the park. Performers from the National Ballet of China will also interact with the public and other unique activities. During the performance, the Hainan Provincial Performing Arts Group will also invite descendants of the Red Detachment of Women and representatives of the new era of the “Red Detachment of Detachment” to watch the performance. It will also plan and hold interactive activities such as ballet viewing activities and fan signings, and invite all walks of life and ballet lovers to join the Central Ballet. The artists of the troupe communicate face to face and learn more about the behind-the-scenes stories of play creation and performance, allowing more people to get into the classics and experience the charm of the classics up close.
The performance commemorating the 60th anniversary of the premiere of "The Red Detachment of Women" by the National Ballet of China is one of the key dramas introduced in the first quarter of 2024 by the Hainan Provincial Performing Arts Group's "Extraordinary Free Trade Port Arts - 2024 Hainan Exhibition of Chinese and Foreign Stage Arts Highlights", which marks The "big show" and "good show" in Hainan's Spring Festival have officially begun.Han Chaoguang revealed that classic dramas such as "Dream of Red Mansions" will be staged in the first quarter, giving Hainan "a beautiful day to play."
"Qionghua is Differently Red" - What are the highlights of the 60th anniversary performance of the National Ballet of China's "Red Detachment of Women"?
Yang Xiong, Secretary of the Party Committee of the National Ballet of China. Photo by reporter Li Hao
In this regard, Yang Xiong, Secretary of the Party Committee of the National Ballet of China, introduced that the National Ballet of China and the Hainan Provincial Performing Arts Group will hold a meeting of the Red Detachment of Detachments of Women "Returning to Their Mothers" on March 1, and will be held in Hainan Province on March 2 and 3. The Song and Dance Theater will perform two consecutive performances, and at the same time, the grand performance will be performed in Beijing for 10 consecutive performances to kick off an unprecedented national tour.
The ballet "Red Detachment of Women" organically combines the essence of Western classical ballet with traditional Chinese culture and art, telling a touching revolutionary story in the form of national ballet. At the same time, the play boldly innovates the art of ballet and creatively adds unique elements of ethnic dance and opera, reflecting the rich local customs and national characteristics of Hainan. In the dance drama, the figure of Qionghua kicking the purple gold crown upside down and the heroic dance movements of the female Red Army soldiers have become classic scenes in the history of Chinese and even world ballet. Today, for many viewers, "The Red Detachment of Women" goes far beyond the meaning of a ballet itself, but has become a cultural symbol and a symbol of Chinese ballet.
Yang Xiong introduced that this year, the National Ballet of China will also join forces with Beijing Damai Culture Communication Co., Ltd. to conduct no less than 60-show national tour. At the same time, a series of activities such as special celebration performances, expert seminars, exhibitions, and the publication of commemorative albums and anthologies will also be held.
Yang Xiong said that in the future, the National Ballet of China will also cooperate with the Hainan Provincial Performing Arts Group, the Detachment of Women Memorial Park and other units to share resources and innovate methods to continuously improve the influence, inheritance and promotion of the story and spirit of the "Red Detachment of Detachment" Good "Hainan red culture".
(Source: Nanhai.com)
