03 December 2011 | last updated at 11:12PM
By OLIVIA PETER
KUALA LUMPUR
streets@nstp.com.my
THE 100-minute Magic Mirror the Musical (MMTM) delivered Guan Yin's message to people to be more compassionate, tolerant and patient.
She is the bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas
The Guan Yin Foundation staged the multi-million ringgit production at Istana Budaya recently. It made its debut in Genting Highlands in 2008.
Previously directed by Yu Xiao Xue of China, this time the foundation collaborated with Malaysian musician Chow Kam Leong to produce a more creative and refined performance.
It has been watched by more than 20,000 people over the last three years.
The improved production features more colourful costumes, dances and drama delivered with 12 songs.
Famous Chinese stage designer Ren Dong Sheng was roped in to set up backdrops which reflect the cultural brilliance and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Local artistes were recruited to give them the opportunity to get international exposure.
The play revolves around the evil actions of a general and his army. Under the influence of demons, they bring destruction and suffering to villagers.
Guan Yin, who manifests herself as the Lady in White, shows the evil characters what's in store for them through the magic copper mirror.
This convinces them to turn away from evil.
The graceful performance of the three demons which involved difficult moves received the loudest applause.
The 12 songs were sung with angelic voices, especially the last song Compassionate Countenance.
The Guan Yin Foundation staged the multi-million ringgit production at Istana Budaya recently. It made its debut in Genting Highlands in 2008.
Previously directed by Yu Xiao Xue of China, this time the foundation collaborated with Malaysian musician Chow Kam Leong to produce a more creative and refined performance.
It has been watched by more than 20,000 people over the last three years.
The improved production features more colourful costumes, dances and drama delivered with 12 songs.
Famous Chinese stage designer Ren Dong Sheng was roped in to set up backdrops which reflect the cultural brilliance and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Local artistes were recruited to give them the opportunity to get international exposure.
The play revolves around the evil actions of a general and his army. Under the influence of demons, they bring destruction and suffering to villagers.
Guan Yin, who manifests herself as the Lady in White, shows the evil characters what's in store for them through the magic copper mirror.
This convinces them to turn away from evil.
The graceful performance of the three demons which involved difficult moves received the loudest applause.
The 12 songs were sung with angelic voices, especially the last song Compassionate Countenance.
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