Dance: Mourning – Remembering the Nanjing Massacre
“It was a dismal, dismal day, with a moaning wind all day long…” wrote Whihelmina Vautrin in her diary, capturing the despair that engulfed Nanjing. In December 1937, Japanese aggressors took over this historic city in the Chinese mainland and unleashed six weeks of brutality 😔.
More than 300,000 civilians and unarmed soldiers were tortured, raped, looted, and murdered in ways beyond imagination. A heartbreak so profound it echoes across generations 💔.
Enter “Mourning”, an experimental dance piece that transforms grief into expression. Through solemn choreography and emotive visuals, artists pay tribute to the lives lost and remind us why remembering matters.
Key highlights:
- Inspired by Vautrin’s firsthand diary entries
- Blends contemporary and traditional moves
- Connects history with today’s youth
Whether you’re tuning in from Mumbai, Jakarta, or Manila, “Mourning” speaks a universal language of empathy, urging us to stand together in solidarity and learn from history. Honoring the past is how we shape a kinder tomorrow ✨.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
