No need to fly to Yunnan Province to experience its dynamic culture. The dance musical “Dynamic Yunnan” will be on stage at Shenzhen Poly Theater soon, bringing a heavy dose of Shangri-La straight to town.

Directed by Yunnan dancer Yang Liping, the show is a combination of folk and modern elements into one large original singing and dance show. It combines stage, ecology, lighting effects, loads of silk and different kinds of percussion.

During the creation of the spectacular “Dynamic Yunnan,” Yang spent years traveling to remote villages of the 26 ethnic minority tribes in Yunnan, selecting over 60 farmers who were naturally gifted with singing and dancing from whom she built an archive re-creating their art and culminating into a rich feast of sight and sound.

It showcases different types of dances showing the features of ethnic minorities in Southwest China’s Yunnan, which is known for its picturesque scenery and rich ethnic cultures. The hand-made costumes worn by dancers in the show are collected from ethnic villages.

“All my inspiration comes from the folk dancing and singing of my ethnic kin. For them, dancing and singing are just natural ways of expressing their affection and feelings,” said Yang.

Since its debut in 2003, the show has been staged more than thousands of times in China and in overseas countries and regions.

Yang is a Bai ethnic native of Dali, Yunnan and has become China’s most famous dancer for her superb dancing talent, especially the graceful and poignant peacock dance she created.

Between 2004 and 2008, she directed and choreographed a trilogy: “Dynamic Yunnan,” “Echoes of Shangri-La” and “Tibetan Myth.” In 2004, “Dynamic Yunnan” won five major awards at the National Lotus Awards, including the Gold Award for Dance Spectacular and Best Choreography.

Time: 8 p.m., Sept. 6-7

Tickets: 180-880 yuan

Booking: WeChat account “SZpolytheatre”

Venue: Shenzhen Poly Theater, Nanshan District (南山区深圳保利剧院)

Metro: Line 2 or 11 to Houhai Station (后海站), Exit E(SD News)