First Sino-Israeli modern dance co-production a success in Israel

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The Israel tour of "Co-existence," the first modern dance co-production between China and Israel, concluded on Friday after proving to be a success with the audience.

The dance is the first event of the "Happy Spring Festival" activities held by the Chinese Embassy in Israel, and a special program celebrating the 25th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Israel and China as well.

Since Jan. 16, the dance, performed by 14 dancers from the two countries, has been staged four times in different cities in Israel.

The Chinese embassy in Israel conducted a series of cultural activities in Israel in 2017, including China Cultural Season and China Film Festival, and opened the China Cultural Center in Tel Aviv. All these efforts have further pushed forward cultural exchange between the two sides, according to Chinese Ambassador to Israel Zhan Yongxin.

"Co-existence" (DU-K in Hebrew) expresses in dance, song and drama the similarities and differences between the rich and dynamic cultures of China and Israel, mixing tradition and innovation, and combining Western aesthetics with Chinese elements.

The show was inspired by the two-month residency of Israeli choreographer Eyal Dadon and his 14 Chinese and Israeli dancers in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)