Impressions of Liu...hmm I don't remember

We went to an evening outdoor show staged partially by the same guy who directed the Olympic opening ceremony.  The guide said this was the "grandfather" of that show.  There are 5 major minority groups in the Yangshou area and their different traditions were woven together in a show that was staged literally on the river.  There were over 600 performers - many on boats showing different aspects of life along the Li River and the surrounding mountains.  The costumes were beautiful but much of the effect was created by the number of people standing in lines and moving around in synchronized routines.  It was a beautiful production that the girls really enjoyed - and I think gave them a good view into the diversity and beauty of some Chinese traditions.