Futuretradition: The Ocean etched in the forest
Jino heritage performance premieres in Beijing
The world premiere of The Ocean Etched in the Forest, a groundbreaking music-theater piece composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Du Yun, was recently held in Beijing. The work explores the rich cultural heritage of the Jino people, one of China's last officially recognized ethnic groups, and integrates traditional music and rituals with modern artistic forms.
Cast of Ocean Etched in the Forest:
He Guiying, Piao Niu (Piao Yunxian), Zi Yan, Zhou Bulu (Zhou Jiahui), Che Jie, Miao Ji (Miao Xinrui), Yao Wei, Bulu Ye, Sao Bulu (Zhou Hao)
何桂英, 飘妞（飘云仙）、姿艳、周布鲁（周嘉辉）、车杰、苗基（苗欣睿）、腰微、布鲁叶、扫布鲁（周浩）
“The barrier between us and the other must be shattered. In the same breath, the barrier between us and ourselves should also be re-examined. Deep collaboration is inviting people to let go of the insecurity of not knowing each other enough. From my practice, it’s always about letting go of insecurity in a way that opens conversation and invites all parties into a dialogue. For the spirit to grow, new ways of contextualizing have to happen and we have to risk our sense of self in the process.
- Du Yun
