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Guru Drum Group
The Miller Outdoor Theatre hosts a performance by Shanghai-based Guru Drum Group.
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This award winning and top rated drum group from Shanghai presents theatrical drum drama and excitement! A spectacle depicts historical and culturally significant drum compositions, GuGu Drum Group showcases profound insight into unity, human evolution, awareness, wisdom, social commitment and communication through percussive movements.
Director Yang Xiaodong takes a contemorary approach to his authentic ancient drums, representing a powerful lineage of drum movements dating back to the times of the Emperors of Chinese Dynasties. This moving presentation has been featured at many outdoor festivals and arts centers throughout China and features drum vignettes based on timeless Chinese proverbs, fables and fairy tales.
Presented by Miller Outdoor Theatre
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