Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, Heart Of The Dragon

Heart Of The Dragon - Evening concert
Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2004

The evening performance of "Heart Of The Dragon" spectacular performed by
"Hui Zhou Hakka Arts Troupe"

The Hui Zhou Hakka Arts Troupe is lead by famous Chinese Folk song singer Wang Huang Ying. They are a well known Chinese folk dance and traditional music troupe in Southern China. They have toured throughout Asia and the US. This is their first time visit to the UK.

The main programme included Chinese folk dance from different Chinese nations, traditional music ensembles, and dragon dance.

For more photos and information of Heart Of The Dragon events click the links below:

Day Time Events - International Children's Day
Evening Performance - Heart Of The Dragon

Dragon Dance

Hakka Dance

Dances from different nations

Hakka Folk song singing

Hakka Wedding Dance

Two Northern Lions Dance

Solo and ensemble of traditional music

The two dragons finally meet at the end

The Heart Of The Dragon show is a combination of Hakkanese and traditional Chinese performace from different minority nations throughout China.

The whole show is based on the theme of Dragon. Beginning with a traditional Chinese Dragon dance, the dragon made its way through the audience progressing onto the stage.

As well as traditional Hakkanese dance there was also contemporary style as well.

Other acts included music ensembles, traditional music solos, and folk singing.

A lively and colourful double lion dance also entertained and enthralled the audience.

The whole show finished with two dragons.