Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music (2013)
A sweeping sino-burmese wuxia road drama tracing a legendary diplomatic mission from the Nanzhao Kingdom to the Tang Dynasty court.
Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music - Series Information
- Original Title: 舞乐传奇
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Created by: Yu Rong Guang, Wang Juan
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (45 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 42
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Chinese
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin
- First Air Date: December 31, 2013 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: CCTV-8
- Alternative Titles: Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music (US)
- Production Companies: 海润影视集团
- Production Countries: China
Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music - Plot
Written by Wang Juan (王倦), the drama is a sino-burmese wuxia travelogue road drama. It is loosely based on the true account of Prince Shwenandaw who brought his renowned dance troop for a visit to Tang in 802 AD for the purposes of diplomacy. Through this mission he spread the word about Buddhist scriptures and teachings.
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Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Yu Rong Guang
- Wang Juan
Main Cast
- Choo Ja-hyun
- Hu Haifeng
- Su Qianwei
- Zhou Zhou
- Gao Yiwei
- Yu Rongguang
- Lin Gengxin
- Winston Chao
- Tang Guoqiang
- Xuan Lu
Writers
- Wang Juan
Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music - FAQs
Is Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music based on a true story?
The series draws from a real historical event: Prince Shwenandaw's diplomatic journey to the Tang Dynasty in 802 AD, during which his celebrated dance troupe performed at the imperial court and helped spread Buddhist teachings. The drama fictionalizes this mission with wuxia adventure elements woven throughout.
Who are the main actors in Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music?
The ensemble cast features Choo Ja-hyun, Lin Gengxin, Hu Haifeng, Gao Yiwei, Su Qianwei, Zhou Zhou, Yu Rongguang, Winston Chao, Tang Guoqiang, and Xuan Lu. The production brings together a mix of Chinese and Korean talent, giving the series a distinctly international flavor.
What is Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music about?
Set in 802 AD, the drama follows Prince Shwenandaw's extraordinary diplomatic mission from the Nanzhao Kingdom to the Tang Dynasty. His renowned dance troupe travels a perilous road to the imperial court, blending cultural exchange, Buddhist diplomacy, and wuxia adventure into a sweeping historical travelogue.
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What genre is Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music?
At its core the series is a historical drama, but it blends several styles: wuxia martial arts storytelling, a road-trip travelogue structure, and diplomatic intrigue set against the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty. The sino-burmese cultural backdrop gives it a distinctive identity within Chinese period television.
Who wrote Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music?
The series was written by Wang Juan (王倦), a screenwriter who went on to become one of Chinese television's most celebrated voices, later earning widespread acclaim for works such as Word of Honor and Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty. This production is among his earlier notable credits.
What network aired Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music?
The series aired on CCTV-8, China Central Television's dedicated drama channel and one of the country's most prominent platforms for historical and period productions. It premiered on December 31, 2013, and ran through 2014 across its 42-episode single season.
What are similar shows to Legend of SouthWest Dance and Music?
Fans of this series may enjoy Swords of Legends, A Journey to Love, Strange Tales of Tang Dynasty, and Word of Honor — all of which share a taste for historical adventure, rich period settings, and compelling ensemble casts. Brocade Odyssey and The Four Daughters of Luoyang are also worth exploring.
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