In the course of thousand years,

Empires rose and fell, cities thrived and perished…

Yet the devout faith in equality of all beings,

The enduring passion for benevolence,

And the strong yearning for the true meaning of life,

Were carved in the divine caves of Dunhuang,

In the form of great beauty by humanity.

This lyrical verse of the endless human ideal transcends time

And reveals itself at the peerless grottoes of Mogao…

On December 16th, as the ninth performance of the Performing Season to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of National Ballet of China, The Light of Heart was staged in Beijing Tianqiao Theater. As the stage curtain slowly opened, the splendid Dunhuang art was displayed in the graceful ballet performance.

Performing video of The Light of Heart at Performing Season to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of National Ballet of China.

It lasts about 1 minute and is recommended to watch in Wi-Fi.

"Nianyu" by Wang Qimin

"Wuming" by Sun Ruichen

"Main Flying Apsara" by Fang Mengying

"Kalaviuka” by Guan Chongzheng

"Huxuan Dance" led by Liu Xuechen and Wang Jiyu

"Shuiwen" by Qiu Yunting

"Two Male Flying Apsaras" by Sun Haifeng, She Zhaohuan

On the night of the performance, Tang Jianping, the former director of the Composition Department of the Central Conservatory of Music and famous composer, and Wang Danhong, a composer of the China National Traditional Orchestra, were deeply affected by the dance and highly praised the performance.

The German choreographer Patrick De Bana specially came to Beijing Tianqiao Theater to watch the ballet The Light of Heart performed by National Ballet of China in the performing season to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of NBC. He said that he appreciated the show so much and it was really enjoyable to watch the performance.

The splendid civilization hidden in the desert had been brought alive because of the exquisite ballet dance, the interpretation of the mind and the fervent feelings buried in the hearts of dancers. The ballet also drew a vivid group image of "Dunhuang people". They are the representation of the protectors of Dunhuang Arts who have dedicated and sacrificed themselves in the protection and inheritance of Chinese tradition culture. And the spirits of these people as well as their devotion gather together and became a bright light of heart, following which generations of Dunhuang protectors keep moving forward…