The Tang Dynasty is a cultural theme park in the heart of Xi’an.
It had a variety of musical, dance, and cultural performances, as well as a zoo
and Tang style architecture to view.
The princess parade was a recreation of an imperial wedding
ceremony. The women showcased their dresses and then the bride and groom each
drank out of a cup and held hands while a man talked.
We watched a Chinese lion dance (video here). The performers had to be in
perfect harmony to jump from pedestal to pedestal. It was amazing. We then
watched a variety show that had Chinese opera, a man walking on glass (video here), another
man climbing a pole (video here) with sharp knives on it, a cock fight and a fire
dance. It was incredibly entertaining. I
had to keep reminding my kids to not try the stunts at home!
We rode a camel at the park. The kids were surprised that
the ride was bumpy, how hairy the camel was and how stinky it was.
We finished the night with a laser show.
Overall, we had a wonderful time at the Tang Dynasty
learning about the Chinese culture during the Tang dynasty.
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