Scenes from the Chinese acrobatic drama A Thousand Years in One Finger. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
A 10-minute excerpt of the original Chinese acrobatic drama A Thousand Years in One Finger was displayed during an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the discovery and excavation of the iconic Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, the capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi province, on Sept 8.
Gathering a creative team, including director Fu Zhitao, scriptwriter Lei Linjing and composer Qian Qi, the show tells of a relic restorer who, through a fingerprint on a terracotta statue, travels back to China's Qin Dynasty (221-206 BC).
Scenes from the Chinese acrobatic drama A Thousand Years in One Finger. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
In 1974, an archaeological team began excavating Pit No 1 of Emperor Qinshihuang's mausoleum, the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, in Xi'an. The excavation unveiled a vast underground army of life-size Terracotta Warriors created to accompany the emperor in the afterlife. The warriors, modeled after real soldiers, were found alongside numerous bronze weapons, re-creating the powerful Qin army that unified the country over 2,000 years ago.
In 1987, the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scenes from the Chinese acrobatic drama A Thousand Years in One Finger. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The acrobatic drama highlights the unique artistry of the Qin Dynasty's craftsmen, as well as the story of the restoration technician's journey, which involves countless days and nights restoring the artifacts, ultimately presenting them to the world and allowing the vibrant lives of the Qin people from over two millennia ago to resonate with today's audience.
The premiere will be scheduled by the end of 2024.
Scenes from the Chinese acrobatic drama A Thousand Years in One Finger. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
Scenes from the Chinese acrobatic drama A Thousand Years in One Finger. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]