A look at the whirling dances depicted in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves and how they have been recreated in contemporary China.
Dunhuang, Playing the Pipa Behind the Back (2 of 8)
A look at how depictions of musicians playing the pipa in the Dunhuang Mogoa Caves have influenced contemporary art.
Dunhuang, Flying Apsaras (1 of 8)
A look at the apsaras in the Dunhuang Mogao Caves and their influence on contemporary art.
Angkor’s Children (Preview)
This is a preview of a film in the making about the resurgence of interest in Cambodian art forms, including most prominently sung Buddhist poetry (Smot).
Ballad of Lan Huahua played by Yu Hongmei
Vibrations of India
Sita Sings the Blues
A modern retelling of the Ramayana story by Nina Paley featuring the music of the 20s blues singer Annette Hanshaw.
Siddhartha, A Musical Journey to Enlightenment
Extracts from a musical produced by the vibrant Fo Shang Guan community in the Philippines tracing the Life of Siddhartha until his Awakening and his return to his home town – a special for Vesak.
Buddha With A Thousand Hands (2008)
Video of the China Disabled Peoples Performance Art Troupe, with their lead dancer, Tai Lihua, performing the famous Buddha with a Thousand Hands dance, recorded for German TV in 2008.
