Art in Wuhan
Falling on the 15th day of the Chinese 8th lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival means family reunion to Chinese people, thus it is one of the most important traditional festivals. There are many beautiful legends about the origin of this festival. Admiring the full moon and eating moon cakes are the traditional activities held on this day.
Yangtze River: Get onboard a cruise ship and accompanied by the cragged peaks on both banks, one can appreciate the moon and its reflection quietly on the deck with a cup of red wine. What a romantic enjoyment!
The Wuhan International Tourist Festival first took place in 2002, and is a much celebrated annual event on the biggest avenue along the river (Yanjiang Dadao). It is somewhat comparable to a carnival in western countries as visitors will find joyful crowds of thousands, streets ablaze with activity, and grand parades accompanied by Chinese drum groups . Artists and performing groups from all over China as well as other countries are invited to present wonderful music, dancing, and acrobatic performances. The events last for more than twenty days. If you are lucky enough to be in Wuhan during this time of year, be sure to take in the excitement at the Wuhan International Tourist Festival.
Hubei is a province that is characterized by the culture of Chu (one of the seven warring states before Qin (221BC - 206BC) in China's first feudal dynasty). During the Hubei Three Gorges Art Festival, diversified activities such as bronze bells playing, Tujia traditional dance and Three Gorges potteries are presented to visitors. Famous scenic spots are worth a visit such as the Three Gorges Dam Project, Gezhouba Water Conservancy Project, the Shennongjia Nature Reserve and so on.
The Han Show by Franco Dragon honours the essence of the Han culture, in which international artists present never-seen before dazzling acrobatic performances. The Han Show is performed in a tailor-made theater with two thousand seats. Designed by world famous British architect Mark Fisher and his team at Stufish, the lantern shaped theater is over 70 meters high and 100 meters in diameter; offering visitors and spectators a real show outside with the ballet of lights illuminating its façade each evening.
Be part of the most vibrant show ever in Wuhan. Book your tickets in advance.
Website: www.thehanshow.com
Tel: +86 27 8711 2725
How would you like to be part of a theatre show? With the ‘Zhiyin Hao’ a rare immersive show presented on a drifting cruise known as ‘Zhiyin Cruise’, you can be part of the world’s first drift-style multi-dimensional immersive drama.
An important culture programme inWuhan, ‘Zhiyin Hao’ is directed by the famous director Fan Yue and supported by Wuhan Tourism Development & Investment Group Co.
Book your ‘cruise’ ticket today and begin your time travel back to 1920s. The cruise boat leaves the 老汉口五福码头 jetty in Hankou every Tuesday to Sunday at 7:30pm. Boarding starts at 7:00pm
Website: www.zhiyinhao.com