6. Dance "Narayan" 4 min

In Buddhism, Narayan means "the King of Strength." The dance performed by male dancers can fully manifest the masculinity that can deter and overpower the evil spirits, which demonstrates the wish of people from Tang Dynasty to have a safe and peaceful life.

7. Dance "Rainbow Robes and Feathered Coats" 5 min

The dance originates from a Chinese anecdote. It is said that Emperor Xuanzong of Tang Dynasty once had a dream. In the dream he encountered a group of fairy ladies dancing to the fairy music in their rainbow-like robes and feathered coats. He was so caught by the scene that when he woke up, he recalled the music from his dream and asked his beloved concubine Yang Yuhuan to dance to the music. Just as Yang's elegance grasped the heart of the emperor, today the dance will also grasp the heart of each audience.

8. Percussion Music "Emperor Taizong's six horses" 6 min

The six horses are Emperor Taizong's partners that accompanied him to countless war battles. The heroic feature of the emperor and the feral image of the horses are presented through a combination of different percussion instruments. The piece of work is a prize winner in many art festivals.

9. Dance "Dreams of Tang Dynasty" 6 min

The splendid palace, the grand ceremony and the gorgeous ladies in their rich dresses, the dance is a reproduction of the prosperous Tang Dynasty. With a booming chorus performed by thousands of singers, the music and dance show will reach its climax and be concluded.

Photos can be seen http://m.ming7.cn/m/daminggong/2010-08/17/content_11166138.htm.

By Xie Fang and Jiang Jingjing