Cultural Confluence: Chinese Dancers Bring Ramayana to Life

Chinese dancers performed 'Adi Kavya-The First Poem,' a dance drama based on the Ramayana translation by Prof Ji Xianlin, at the Indian Embassy. Directed by Bharatanatyam expert Jin Shanshan, it featured over 50 performers and was a cultural highlight in Beijing. A symposium on Indian traditions was also held.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Beijing | Updated: 02-11-2025 18:41 IST | Created: 02-11-2025 18:41 IST
Cultural Confluence: Chinese Dancers Bring Ramayana to Life
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In a remarkable display of cultural fusion, a troupe of Chinese dancers brought 'Adi Kavya-The First Poem' to the stage, a dance drama deeply intertwined with the epic Ramayana.

This exquisite performance, directed by Jin Shanshan, was showcased at the Indian Embassy, captivating a large audience with its rich cultural narrative.

This was the second staging in Beijing of the production, which reflects a deepening engagement with Indian philosophical and cultural traditions, following a related symposium last month.

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