Legacy in motion: 7 generations of Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva dancers

This year marks 20 years since the Thousand-Hand Bodhisattva performance first captivated audiences at China's Spring Festival Gala. Performed by 21 dancers with hearing impairments, the piece has remained timeless, continuing to move and astound audiences around the world. Now in its seventh generation, the performance carries forward this remarkable legacy. Who leads this generation's cast? What do her rehearsal routine and backstage preparation entail? How does Tai Lihua, once the original lead dancer and now director of the China Disabled People's Performing Art Troupe, choose each new lead? This video goes behind the scenes to reveal the dedication, artistry, and stories of inheritance that keep this extraordinary performance alive.

(Produced by Jiapan Tianjiao, Di Jingyuan, Fu Junjie)