Event: Opera in the Garden: Turandot at the Forbidden City of Beijing
Organizer: The Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute
Cost: FREE!
Pre-event estimate: 3 out of 5 from a friend
Post-event rating: 4 out of 5
This is a wonderful event. It is a nice night to sit on the grass, enjoy an superb performance with singers in colourful costumes against an unique background of the Forbidden City of Beijing, and explore the meaning of love.
Turnandot is a Chinese princess who beheads suitors who fail to answer her three riddles. Calaf's love for Turnandot is so great that he puts his life in her hands in the hope of winning her heart. Turnandot's cold demeanor is also challenged when Liu, a maid, sacrifices her life to protect Calaf whom she secretly admires.
Many people are touched by the power of love exhibited by Calaf and Liu--Hopefully, one day, we can cast away our doubts and join them.
from Jade and CHRIS
Monday, September 1, 2008
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