Zhiyan Cai

The Nine Songs - Asian Art Audiovisual Performance

08 June

Dance - Music - Theatre / Performance

HeritageXeno, an organisation dedicated to promoting Asian arts, takes you on a journey of discovery, exploring the rich tapestry of Asian culture through traditional and contemporary performing arts.

"The Nine Songs" is an avant-garde audiovisual show that weaves together music, visual arts, interactive elements, dance, and theatrical performance.

Drawing inspiration from "The Nine Songs" found within the classical Chinese anthology "Chuci," this show brings to life the spellbinding myths chronicled by ancient poets. In an age deeply connected to the natural world, primordial beliefs spurred the creation of music and dance, as communities celebrated through rhythmic drumming and earthbound dances. These mythological narratives, enriched by the boundless creativity of the poets and intertwined with advances in technology, transcend the barriers of time and mortality, urging us to delve into the cosmos and the mysteries beyond.

Against this historical tapestry, "The Nine Songs" promises a compelling audiovisual experience during the Dragon Boat Festival, showcasing an innovative blend of music, dance, and visual storytelling.

What's On..

Times	Events
6.20PM	Feifei Xiang-"Lili, the Chinese Girl, Not Lily". "Lili, the Chinese Girl, Not Lily" is a new musical work that Feifei is currently preparing. It is set to premiere at the Camden Fringe Festival in August.
6.40PM	Xi Chen、Tianyi Li-"Echoes of Time” Immerse yourself in ‘’TIME," a mesmerizing contemporary dance performance that resonates with the timeless wisdom of antiquity.
6.50PM	Seph Li、Donna Kim-"Everything Before, Everything After”
7.00PM	Zhiyan Cai-"Gragon & Phoenix” Parametric digital artwork inspired by the mythical creatures of the dragon and the phoenix. Time confines us, but imagination and technology break through the bounds of time and space, connecting ancient myths to the unknown cosmos.
7.05PM	Jiayi Lin、Raine Li-"Yi-The Buckwheat Has Bloomed" "The Buckwheat Has Bloomed" is a digital art piece inspired by the Yi epic "Meige", blending traditional themes with modern techniques to celebrate and preserve Yi cultural heritage and its connections to the cosmos.
7.10PM	Akane Hiraoka-"Beyond the Code: Mia's Odyssey" “Beyond the Code: Mia’s Odyssey” is an animated metaphorical journey of self-discovery in a digital desert. Mia, an origami figure in a digital realm, exploring themes of identity and connection
7.25PM	Sen Kwok-“Bereavement lll". Bereavement III will explore the significance of death and farewell through a series of physical movements and expressions.
7.35PM	Peng Yu Contemporary Dance Company-"Echoes of Departure" Inspired by Qu Yuan's Li Sao, our work delves into the nature of land, memory and thoughts of home through fragmented narratives. Weaving together poetry, movement and emotion, it presents a journey of introspection and exploration.
7.45PM	Chi Sandford、Zhiyan Cai-"Thousand faces” The "Thousand-Faced" series draws from the Chinese Nuo Opera's "Mountain Opening God" mask, blending tradition with a focus on exploring the fierce and formidable aspects of femininity, challenging the stereotypical gentle image of female deities.
7.55PM	Andrea"Burnout" "Burnout" documents memos from London and Bali, exploring a woman's journey through burnout and impostor syndrome, highlighting her resilience and navigation through life's challenges.
8.05PM	Chien-Hui Yen、Chi-Hsuan Lin-"You Can Become Everyone Except Yourself" What is an actor like? What are actors supposed to be or to be watched? Who are they playing? WHO ARE THEY?