A thousand years ago Kaifeng was the Song Dynasty capital. One of the most famous paintings in China, Qingming Shanghe tu (Along the River During the Qingming Festival), depicts a bustling, prosperous, beautiful city. Although the original is now in Beijing, reproductions can be found all over Kaifeng. Near the historic Dragon Pavilion is Millennium City Park, a privately-owned history-themed attraction. The International Office took all the foreign experts on an outing including a large meal (of course) and the evening performance. The spectacular features hundreds of costumed actors recreating the Qingming scroll and a drama complete with an attack on the Emperor's palace. A mixture of Broadway, summer outdoor theater, Busby Berkeley, and Disney, it has to be seen.
A thousand years ago Kaifeng was the Song Dynasty capital. One of the most famous paintings in China, Qingming Shanghe tu (Along the River During the Qingming Festival), depicts a bustling, prosperous, beautiful city. Although the original is now in Beijing, reproductions can be found all over Kaifeng. Near the historic Dragon Pavilion is Millennium City Park, a privately-owned history-themed attraction. The International Office took all the foreign experts on an outing including a large meal (of course) and the evening performance. The spectacular features hundreds of costumed actors recreating the Qingming scroll and a drama complete with an attack on the Emperor's palace. A mixture of Broadway, summer outdoor theater, Busby Berkeley, and Disney, it has to be seen.
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