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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Taiyuan, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) — Under the light of a flashlight, Ilya Krasnokutsky, a dancer with the Russian National Classical Ballet "Heritage," saw deities come to life: some were seated, others were whispering. In the "fresco," he saw a grand procession of nearly 300 Chinese Taoist deities paying homage to the supreme god.
This "fresco" is part of a digital art exhibition on ancient architecture currently taking place in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province in northern China. I. Krasnokutsky says he's never visited an exhibition like this before. The word "good" doesn't do it justice—it's truly breathtaking.
For a month, the National Classical Ballet Heritage, with a cast of 30 people, toured China with two classical productions, Giselle and Cinderella, giving 19 impressive ballet performances to Chinese audiences.
After their tour, the Russian dancers immersed themselves in the unique embrace of China, learning about local customs and traditions. Although the Russian troupe had toured China for three years in a row, this was their first visit to Taiyuan, a city where time flows at its own pace. They noted that although the city is relatively compact and doesn't have as many tall skyscrapers as larger metropolises, it possesses its own unique charm.
Historic buildings, crowded streets at night, the aroma of street food, and refrigerator magnets shaped like coal and a jug of vinegar… All of this immersed Russian guests in the everyday atmosphere of real China.
During their two-day stay in Taiyuan, the Russians were delighted by the city's rich historical and cultural resources. They were particularly captivated by the exhibition hall, which combined China's first AAA computer game, "Black Myth: Wukong," with elements of historical architecture. Famous landmarks of Shanxi Province, such as the Yungang Grottoes and Xuankong Temple, were presented using innovative digital light projection and 3D printing technologies, captivating the visitors.
After viewing the exhibition, I. Krasnokutsky was delighted by the fact that the wooden pagoda in Yinxian County was built almost a thousand years ago without a single nail, noting that most Russians are unaware of this and the many other treasures hidden in Shanxi. He promised to share his impressions with friends upon his return home and recommend them a visit.
With bilateral exchanges between China and Russia steadily intensifying in recent years, the friendship between the peoples of the two countries continues to strengthen and deepen. Every year, an increasing number of Russian performing arts troupes and musical groups come to China on tour, enjoying great popularity among Chinese audiences.
During their tour, the Russian dancers were surprised by the enthusiasm of the Chinese people for ballet. After their final performance, held in the Soviet-style concert hall of the Beijing Exhibition Center in the Chinese capital, more than 1,500 spectators stood up and the hall filled with thunderous applause in honor of the Russian dancers' talent, which evokes admiration and gratitude in the hearts of the Chinese people.
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