China Sichuan Dujiangyan 2

In Guan County, about 60km from Chengdu, is Qingcheng ShanQingcheng Shan

During the Han dynasty it became a During the Han dynasty it became a center of Taoism when a Taoist center of Taoism when a Taoist master made the mountain his master made the mountain his home.home.

World Heritage Site UNESCO

The Shangqing Hall sits over 1,600m above sea level and is the highest temple on the mountain

Halfway up the mountain is the Tianshi Cave where the old master used to give his lectures and is now home to the Taoist Association.

Many of the buildings, in accordance to Taoist beliefs, blend into the natural surroundings without disturbing nature’s grace

The contents of show vary, but the most important elements are high-pitch singing, acrobatics, slapstick and unique to Sichuan Opera ”changing faces” in which the performer very quickly changes colorful masks

Photo imagery:Photo imagery:Simona Ţicrea

Arrangement:Arrangement:Sanda Foişoreanu

2007

•Chinese ambient music

•Long Yu, piano & China Philarmonic Orchestra Lang Lang (Dragon Songs) – Dialogue in song