Zuiyi Hangzhou
Zhejiang · China
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Zuiyi Hangzhou1:27
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,…
Listen in the app2The Legend of the White Snake — Broken Bridge Melodies1:30
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. …
Listen in the app3Moon Over the Peaceful Lake — Traditional Aesthetics1:21
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…
Listen in the app4Tea Picking Dance — The Rhythm of the Hills1:26
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…
Listen in the app5The Butterfly Lovers — An Orchestral Transformation1:18
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…
Listen in the app6River and Sea — The Spirit of the Tide1:24
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…
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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…
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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…
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What is Zuiyi Hangzhou?
Zuiyi Hangzhou is a place in Zhejiang · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Zhejiang · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 12 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.2510, 120.1349 |
| Last updated |
