Zuiyi Hangzhou

Welcome to the shores of the West Lake, the cultural heart of Hangzhou. We are here to experience 'Zuiyi Hangzhou'—or 'Enduring Memories of Hangzhou.' This is not just a show; it is a monumental artistic synthesis of music,…

The first major movement of the performance often centers on the 'Broken Bridge' (Duan Qiao) and the Legend of the White Snake. This bridge is one of the most famous landmarks of West Lake. …

This section of the show recreates one of the famous 'Ten Scenes of West Lake': 'Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn.' In traditional Chinese aesthetics, the moon is a symbol of reunion, nostalgia, and purity. The performance…

Hangzhou is synonymous with Longjing tea, and 'Zuiyi Hangzhou' pays tribute to this with a vibrant 'Tea Picking Dance.' Hundreds of dancers, dressed in traditional green and white costumes, move in perfect unison to mimic the…

No performance of Hangzhou's memories would be complete without the 'Butterfly Lovers' (Liang Zhu), often called the 'Romeo and Juliet' of the East. This tragic tale of two students who can only be together in death, transformed…

As the show approaches its climax, the focus shifts from the lake to the nearby Qiantang River and the power of its world-famous tidal bore. This movement, entitled 'High Mountains and Flowing Water,' symbolizes the spirit of…

The finale of 'Zuiyi Hangzhou' is a grand rendition of Beethoven's 'Ode to Joy' from his Ninth Symphony, performed by a massive choir and orchestra. This choice of music, made for the G20 Summit, signifies Hangzhou's message of…

As the final echoes of the 'Ode to Joy' fade over the West Lake, we are left with the 'Enduring Memories' that this performance sought to create. We have traveled through the romantic legends of the White Snake and the Butterfly…