Inspired by ancient Chinese philosophy on the balance of yin and yang, Ulan uses artists to personify these elements and narrates a story about cosmic energy, life and love. Memory5D+ follows the emotional entanglement between the black and white spirits that represent yin and yang and the flower goddess.
The show uses modern visual technology to present the theme of "love, harmony, life, balance and happiness" through Chinese music, dance, art and history, creating a memorable experience that appeals to all the senses. Audiences may even breathe in a pleasant fragrance when flowers appear on the screen, or detect smoke during a battle scene.
After receiving much acclaim for its performances in California, Memory5D+ is now on the second stop of its world tour in Beijing, where it is currently playing at the Beijing Exhibition Theater. According to Ulan, the show will travel to other Chinese cities such as Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi'an, and later open in Russia, France and countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative in the future.
"Intangible cultural heritage is precious, humanized and the essence of Chinese culture," Ulan said. "I hope more young people and children will fall in love with the excellence of traditional Chinese culture and intangible cultural heritage arts."
