Song of the Yi People, A Boat in the Moonlight

Programme profile: A Boat in the Moonlight is a classic folk song of the Yi people. The original melody is fixed, and the rhythm is simple and crisp.

The lyrics are varied with the change of feelings. It has been deeply loved by local people and wildly spread with a long history of inheritance.

Nowadays it has developed into an inclusive artwork combining song, music, and stage performance. It was the most featured song of Yi people living in Yunnan province with distinct ethnic style and local flavour. Its popularity goes beyond the province.