Méng

From “The simple and honest young man, carrying cloth to trade for silk” to “He made solemn vows, never thinking of breaking them”, the Book of Songs (Shijing), Wei Feng • Méng, recounts a woman's tender reminiscence of her youthful love and the bitter realization of marriage’s hardships. This poetic work tells the story of a woman's marital tragedy—how she recalls the sweetness of first love, suffers the pain of spousal abuse after marriage, and ultimately chooses to end the relationship to reclaim her dignity and freedom. It profoundly reflects the oppressed status of women in ancient Chinese society in the context of gender relations. Love and hate—this timeless tragedy of joy and sorrow—continues to unfold in every generation, keeping this ancient ballad alive to this day.

A group of young artists, drawing from their own understanding of "relationships," reinterpret Méng through a contemporary lens. Using the physicality of the modern body and a vocabulary of movement, they weave together overlapping personas in a space where past and present blur. Through fragmented moments of time, they offer a deeply embodied reflection on personal choices and gender dynamics.

Will the lover’s gentle embrace become an inescapable shackle? Will she become yet another version of herself across the ages? Can they break free from the ghostly grip of power structures?

Join the characters on this journey of love and betrayal. By the time the curtain falls, you may find your own answer.