It's a reaction echoed by many audience members after seeing Yu's Dedication, a contemporary live performance inspired by one of China's oldest cultural symbols. Rather than leading audiences through a conventional narrative, Yu's Dedication unfolds through atmosphere, allowing each viewer to discover their own connections between mythology, memory and the present. Following a sold-out first run at Artist Summer Palace, the production returns for nine additional performances. Perhaps that's why so many audience members leave saying the same thing:"I came expecting a performance about jade. RMB120-RMB800*includes garden tour, dinner (6pm-7.15pm), and performanceJuly 31-August 9, 2026, 7.30pm-9pmArtist Summer Palace, Nanhunan, No.9 Nanhu Dong Lu, Baiyun 白云区南湖东路9号南湖南 艺术家夏宫[Images courtesy of Artist Summer Palace]