Reviving Tang tri-colored pottery figurines: Art of makeup and design in “Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace”

In 1959, a group of Tang tri-colored pottery figurines of female musicians were unearthed from a tomb in Anyang City of central China’s Henan Province. These relics inspired the dance "Night Banquet in Tang Dynasty Palace", created by the Zhengzhou Song and Dance Theater. Through meticulous makeup, costumes, and choreography, the choreographers ensured that the modern-day dancers authentically mirrored their ancient counterparts. Adorned in adorable, chubby costumes, the dancers gracefully swayed their plump bodies to the rhythm of the music. By embodying playful, feisty, charming, and whimsically cute personas, the dance show adopts a humorous and delightful tone, bringing a sense of brightness to the modern imagination of these ancient figurines.