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Shanghai International Dance Center
1650 Hongqiao Lu,
near Shuicheng Lu
Changning District
虹桥路1650号,
近水城路
Bringing the harsh beauty of northern Tibet to the stage, Extreme Artistic Conception Place tells the story of salt carriers who navigate treacherous mountain paths, bound by tradition and survival. Blending folk dance with modern expression, the production transforms their journey into a poetic exploration of endurance, nature, and cultural heritage.

Set against the backdrop of northern Tibet’s 4,500-meter-high ancient salt route, the dance theatre production Extreme Artistic Conception Place captures the vast beauty of the snowy plateau and grasslands through movement, music, and poetic expression. Divided into five chapters—Journey, Clouds, Ritual, Ceremony, and Wings—it tells the story of salt carriers and their steeds who battle wind and snow, carrying forward their ancestors’ legacy in their quest to harvest nature’s gifts.

By blending traditional folk dance with contemporary artistic language, the production invites audiences to explore the survival wisdom of Tibetan communities, experience the plateau’s unique charm, and reflect on the deep ties between humanity and nature, much like the salt carriers who have long traversed these mountain paths in search of legend.
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