The Chinese ethnic dance drama 〈Sarohuawoo〉, created by the Dunhuang Art Theater in Gansu Province, is a large-scale folk dance drama that draws inspiration from the mural art of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and various regional Chinese folk songs ...
The Chinese ethnic dance drama 〈Sarohuawoo〉, created by the Dunhuang Art Theater in Gansu Province, is a large-scale folk dance drama that draws inspiration from the mural art of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang and various regional Chinese folk songs and dances. Since its debut 45 years ago, the drama has continued to attract a significant audience. However, several challenges remain in its dissemination outside Gansu Province and in international cultural exchanges. The limited understanding of Tang Dynasty culture among audiences, combined with unfamiliarity with the content of the Dunhuang murals, affects the appreciation of certain stage settings and symbolic elements. Additionally, foreign audiences face difficulties in fully comprehending the storyline and the sophisticated traditional Chinese culture represented in the drama.
This study aims to explore the success factors of 〈Sarohuawoo〉, with a focus on its creation and future development strategies. By analyzing the artistic and managerial aspects of the drama, the research will contribute to identifying strategies for enhancing its cultural heritage and ensuring its sustainable growth. Furthermore, this study provides a case for the industrialization of cultural content and the application of arts management practices in promoting Chinese cultural soft power, especially in the digital age. As 〈Sarohuawoo〉 continues to be an important cultural project for international cultural exchange, exploring effective methods to promote it globally remains a critical challenge.