Guangming.com (Reporter Zhang Qian) On the afternoon of November 6, a special performance of the World Classics Congress was held at the National Museum of China. Performance scene (Photo by Zhang Qian) In the history of Chinese civilization of more than 5,000 years, Confucianism

Guangming.com (Reporter Zhang Qian) On the afternoon of November 6, a special performance of the World Classics Congress was held at the National Museum of China.

Performance scene (Photo by Zhang Qian)

In the history of Chinese civilization of more than 5,000 years, the Confucianism founded by Confucius has influenced later generations and influenced the world, becoming an important part of Chinese classical civilization. This year marks the 2575th anniversary of the birth of Confucius. The special performance of the World Classical Congress presents many classic fragments of the original national dance drama "Confucius". It uses Chinese classical dance to interpret Chinese classical theories and highlight the new realm and new style of Chinese classical civilization in the new era. .

Excerpts from the dance drama "Confucius" (Photo by Zhang Qian)

Excerpts from the dance drama "Confucius" (Photo by Zhang Qian)

In addition, this performance also selected the famous ancient Greek drama "Oedipus the King" which was first performed more than 2,400 years ago, Traditional folk songs originating from ancient Greek city-states, such as "Oleander Bud" and "Come and Go to Somewhere", are newly interpreted and recreated with traditional Chinese folk music. At the same time, the classic guqin piece "Flowing Water" is captured from the allusions of friends in the mountains and flowing water, allowing Chinese and Western classical arts to compete on the same stage, highlighting the harmonious beauty of Eastern and Western classical civilizations.

National chamber music performs the Greek piece "Beside the Oleander Bud" (Zhang Qian/photo)

Dance "Plucking Wei" (Zhang Qian/photo)

Chinese and foreign guests applauded the performance (Zhang Qian/photo)

Source: Guangming.com