Song-and-dance drama highlighting Xinjiang's development premieres in Beijing

"Night on the Prairie——The Ballad of Kokdala", a song-and-dance drama themed around Xinjiang's development, premiered in Beijing on January 17–18, 2026. Drawing inspiration from the musical traditions of Uyghur, Kazakh and Mongolian ethnic groups, the production blends ethnic soundscapes with contemporary movement. Using an allegorical narrative, the drama presents three interwoven stories that reflect how people from diverse backgrounds have contributed to the region’s growth, tracing a collective journey from vast grasslands to shared homes and from individual experiences to broader social development. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

"Night on the Prairie——The Ballad of Kokdala", a song-and-dance drama themed around Xinjiang's development, premiered in Beijing on January 17–18, 2026. Drawing inspiration from the musical traditions of Uyghur, Kazakh and Mongolian ethnic groups, the production blends ethnic soundscapes with contemporary movement. Using an allegorical narrative, the drama presents three interwoven stories that reflect how people from diverse backgrounds have contributed to the region’s growth, tracing a collective journey from vast grasslands to shared homes and from individual experiences to broader social development. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

"Night on the Prairie——The Ballad of Kokdala", a song-and-dance drama themed around Xinjiang's development, premiered in Beijing on January 17–18, 2026. Drawing inspiration from the musical traditions of Uyghur, Kazakh and Mongolian ethnic groups, the production blends ethnic soundscapes with contemporary movement. Using an allegorical narrative, the drama presents three interwoven stories that reflect how people from diverse backgrounds have contributed to the region’s growth, tracing a collective journey from vast grasslands to shared homes and from individual experiences to broader social development. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)

"Night on the Prairie——The Ballad of Kokdala", a song-and-dance drama themed around Xinjiang's development, premiered in Beijing on January 17–18, 2026. Drawing inspiration from the musical traditions of Uyghur, Kazakh and Mongolian ethnic groups, the production blends ethnic soundscapes with contemporary movement. Using an allegorical narrative, the drama presents three interwoven stories that reflect how people from diverse backgrounds have contributed to the region’s growth, tracing a collective journey from vast grasslands to shared homes and from individual experiences to broader social development. (Photo provided to Guangming Online)