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Title
Zhi Mei Geng Deng
Names
Xi, Bing-yi (Performer)
Qi, Mei-de (Choreographer)
Yang, Xiang-dong (Choreographer)
Di, Mei-xiang (Choreographer)
Cai, Rang-ji (Performer)
Wang, Ping (Performer)
He, Jia-min (Performer)
Lu, Hong (Performer)
Zhang, Ru-yan (Choreographer)
Na, La-ta (Designer)
Shi, Guan-lin (Composer)
Jin, Bao-lin (Composer)
Yang, Kun (Composer)
Cai, Wa (Choreographer)
Qinghai National Song and Dance Theater (Performer)
Qi, Mei-de (Performer)
Yang, Xiang-dong (Performer)
Di, Mei-xiang (Performer)
Jin, Bao-lin (Conductor)
Collection

General Dance Video Archive

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1980 - 1989 (Approximate)
Library locations
Jerome Robbins Dance Division
Shelf locator: *MGZIDF 9362
Shelf locator: *MGZIC 9-1380 (former)
Topics
Dance -- China
Genres
Filmed dance
Filmed performances
Notes
Venue: Videotaped in the People's Republic of China.
Content: Titles and credits in Chinese.
Performers: Created and performed by the Qinghai National Song and Dance Theater.
Creation/production credits: Choreography: Cai Wa (Tibetan), Zhang Ru-yan, Xi Bing-yi, Qi Mei-de, Yang Xiang-dong, and Di Mei-xiang. Music: Shi Guan-lin, Jin Bao-lin, and Yang Kun. Stage design: Na La-ta (Tibetan). Conductor: Jin Bao-lin.
Content: (For additional notes, see: *MGZR Ou, Jian-ping. [Clippings] Notes on Chinese videotapes.)
Performers: Yang Xiang-dong (Zhi Mei Geng Deng, Prince of Bai-dai Kingdom), Cai Rang-ji (Prince's Wife), Xi Bing-yi (King), Di Mei-xiang (King's Wife), Qi Mei-de (Crane Fairy), Wang Ping (Prime Minister), He Jia-min (Demon Ka Da), and Lü Hong (Prince's Son).
Funding: Preservation of this video was supported by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Physical Description
Videocassette
Extent: 2 videocassettes (U-matic) (113 min.) : sound, color ; 3/4 in.
Description
A lavishly-staged Chinese fairy tale dance drama in 5 acts. The King of Bai-dai Kingdom and his wife are eager to have an heir. They finally have a son, Zhi Mei Geng Deng, sent by the Crane Fairy. The Demon Ka Da, who covets the throne, plots to cause the Prince's exile. Protected by the Crane Fairy, the Prince finally returns after many adventures to become King. The whole Kingdom rejoices.
Type of Resource
Moving image
Languages
English
Identifiers
RLIN/OCLC: NYPY887019365-F
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b12166252
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): dbf86390-90e1-0135-a102-049bbc9bb227
Rights Statement
The copyright and related rights status of this item has been reviewed by The New York Public Library, but we were unable to make a conclusive determination as to the copyright status of the item. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use.

Item timeline of events

  • 1980: Created (Approximate)
  • 2018: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

MLA Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "Zhi Mei Geng Deng" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1980 - 1989. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2b9973de-76fc-4e3e-88f8-fcaa3eb6105a

Chicago/Turabian Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. "Zhi Mei Geng Deng" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 27, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2b9973de-76fc-4e3e-88f8-fcaa3eb6105a

APA Format

Jerome Robbins Dance Division, The New York Public Library. (1980 - 1989). Zhi Mei Geng Deng Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/2b9973de-76fc-4e3e-88f8-fcaa3eb6105a

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Zhi Mei Geng Deng