Kung Fu, the Chinese system of martial arts, has gained great renown throughout the world through popular films and television shows, but to truly experience the authentic martial art, there is no better place than its country of origin, China. For a truly unforgettable experience with sensational kung-fu displays, the visitor to Beijing should take the opportunity to watch the ‘Legend of Kung Fu’ show at the Red Theatre in the Chinese capital.
The show presents the story of a Chinese youth who was ordained as a monk at a young age at a Buddhist Shaolin Temple. The young boy Chun Yi – which translates as the ‘pure one’ – at first found the highly disciplined life at the temple difficult, but soon develops a great desire to learn the arts and mysteries of kung fu. Accordingly, the young monk quickly acquires the skills and techniques of the martial art.
However, the young monk is attracted to a pretty girl and he is led astray from the path of asceticism and study. Chun Yi greatly regrets his error and eventually returns to the temple where he finally completes his training and is acclaimed as an accomplished and noble kung -master.
The entire show consists of six scenes and is portrayed by a troupe of highly-skilled martial art exponents hailing from many different parts of the vast Chinese nation. Interestingly, many of these actors are very young, with an average age of just 17 years. However, they are skilled kung-fu masters, having studied the art since they were young children.
For the duration of the 80-minute performance, the actors, instead of using speech, portray the narration with kung fu, acrobatics and dance. The creative combination of traditional Chinese martial arts and contemporary dance makes the show appealing for viewers of all ages and preferences. The kung-fu enthusiast and the general viewer alike will be enthralled by this engrossing and entertaining dramatic presentation.
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