This summer, as heatwaves sweep through the cities, deep within the gardens of Lintao, Gansu, Vanyee proudly presents “Reimaging of Diao Chan”, the first national garden-style real-scene performance themed on Diao Chan, reawakening a tale sealed for a millennium. 

Rather than merely retelling a well-known story, it distills the flames of war, the grace of a peerless beauty, and the essence of Lintao’s culture into an immersive emotional experience, unfolding under the moonlight in the garden. You are invited to step into this world, where every turn reveals a new scene—allowing you to witness, touch, and resonate with the story. Upon entering this garden, you are no longer a mere spectator but a participant wandering in the moonlight, immersed in the legend. What awaits you is a thousand-year invitation that strikes straight to the heart.

Set against the quiet moonlit gardens, the show brings to life the legendary romance of Diao Chan and Lü Bu. Audiences will witness their first encounter, their vows of love, and the heartbreak of being torn apart by war. Through shifting lights and dramatic staging, themes of fate, lost love, and tragic farewell unfold in vivid detail. This timeless love story promises to move even the strongest hearts to tears.

When the homeland faces danger and war breaks out, you are no longer just an observer. On stage, you will witness the young maiden beneath the moon, who with her fragile figure bravely urges the general to lay down his arms. From that delicate form bursts forth fearless courage and a deep devotion to her land, turning into a force that moves every heart. This sacrifice for home and country, carried out with her very life, is powerful enough to stir the blood and ignite passion in all who watch.

“Reimaging of Diao Chan” is more than a tale of tragic romance. It highlights the awakening and resistance of women through history, showing how they display wisdom and courage even in the face of destiny. On stage, Diao Chan is no longer just a symbol of beauty, but a vivid, complex soul—one who struggles, takes responsibility, and inspires. Her story offers a powerful interpretation of women’s strength, echoing across time.

Moonlight is artfully tamed, flowing across stone paths, pavilions, and corridors, surrounding the audience with lifelike sound effects—the rush of the Tao River, the clash of battle, the rustle of silk, and the plaintive notes of the pipa. Light and shadow work like a magician’s hand, shifting time and space in an instant to create immersive scenes that are by turns romantic, tense, or grand and tragic.

This is not a showcase of technology for its own sake, but a deeply moving and stunning contemporary retelling of an ancient legend—where innovation empowers tradition to deliver a truly unforgettable, multi-sensory experience.

As you move with the crowd through moonlit gardens, experiencing this encounter across a thousand years, you may suddenly realize—in a fleeting moment of light and shadow—that your heart is already connected with the legendary woman beneath the moon, resonating with the loyalty and courage she embodies.

This summer, at Xizhou Mingyuan, let the moonlight guide you. The legend has begun—waiting only for you to step into the dream.