Jigu! Thunder Drums of China
Event Date: Sunday, April 1st, 2007
Jigu! Thunder Drums of China
28-member ensemble direct from Shanxi Province
Sunday, April 1st, 2007
Chan Centre for The Performing Arts at UBC
6265 Crescent Road, UBC, Vancouver BC
Doors 7pm - Showtime 8pm
Tickets: $39.50/$37.50/$35.50 + Service charges (No Service charges at Chan Centre Ticket
Office)
Available at: Ticketmaster outlets, Chan Centre Ticket Office,
Ticketmaster Charge-By-Phone: 604.280.3311 or at www.ticketmaster.ca
"Deeply rooted in Chinese folk traditions and updated with high-tech lighting and special
effects, Jigu's spectacular movement and drumming is designed to enhance the eyes,
entrance the ears and engage the spirit."
- Chico Performances (California)
"There is something very original and elusive in their performance…this honesty and
spontaneity is a wonderful thing…not the least in the genre of folklore, but it became a very
important part of the performance that one will not soon forget!"
- Berlingske Times (Denmark)
“The thunder dragon roared in the Cultural Grand Theatre on Monday night… for most of
this exciting show, there was a strong feeling that something very special was happening on
stage!”
- South China Morning Post
JIGU! In Chinese it means to 'beat or touch the drum' and your audience will clamor for more
as they are thrilled by the powerful Thunder Drums of China! Hailing from the Shanxi
province, this world-renown company of 28 drummers, percussionists and musicians will
astound audiences in this ultra-sensory entertainment experience. The fine art of drumming
and percussive performance is indicative of the culture of the Shanxi province.
Performances by Jigu! are deeply rooted in these folk origins, which are blended with many
modern musical elements. In this fascinating, totally new show concept from the producers
of The Peking Acrobats®, high-tech lighting and special effects add to the drama of this
spectacular and awe-inspiring cultural event your patrons won't want to miss. Not only can
you see and hear the action, but you can actually feel the intense sound! Experience the
vibrant and colorful roar of JIGU! Thunder Drums of China.
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