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A new theater production uses Tibetan dance to tell a story, pushing tradition into a bold, creative form, Guo Yanqi reports.

By Guo Yanqi | China Daily | Updated: 2026-03-28 10:55

The production Tashi Shabdro preserves the cultural roots of traditional Tibetan tap dance, while pushing choreography, staging and dramatic expression further. [Photo provided to China Daily]

For Hu Yuting, one of the lead performers, emotional connections are carried not only through movement but also through symbolic objects on stage. She points to symbols such as the dranyen, a traditional Tibetan lute, saying they help her internalize the characters' connections and express the deep emotional ties between Han and Tibetan ethnic groups.

Beyond the narrative lies another layer involving cultural collaboration between Xizang and Beijing. Tashi Shabdro is guided by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and co-produced by regional publicity authorities, the China Dancers Association, a Xizang-based cultural investment group, and a Beijing aid program office.

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