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China in their hands: The Sound of Yunnan

The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
A performance of The Sound of Yunnan at the Qintai Grand theatre in Wuhan Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
The show features a variety of ancient instruments, including drums, bowls and shakers filled with rice Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
Everyday tools become musical instruments in The Sound of Yunnan Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
The project was masterminded by choreographer and dancer Yang Liping, seen here in the background. Researching the different sounds from around Yunnan took nine months Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
Yang Liping's previous productions have also focused on the folk traditions of Yunnan Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
Musicians flood the stage for some numbers ... Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
... and there are also solo performances Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
The percussion dance Sound of Yunnan
The Sound of Yunnan is on tour around China Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images
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