明珠姐妹 - 十二莲花

Just watched the movie 十二莲花 last week, and well, I couldn realy figure out what Royston Tan was trying to say though the movie. However, it does bring back happy memories from my childhood times, like when my dad always likes to sing,"十七八岁未出嫁，想着少年家。" Although I dont really watch getais, all these songs were really familiar to me as a Hokkien. And getais have always amazed me with all the fanciful costumes and the joy they bring to the audience. This culture is not only part of the Hokkiens, but of the Chinese community.

On a side note, after watching this movie, I realised more about dancing again. (I realise whenever I am depressed about dance, watching a movie or concert or performance will always allow me to discover my feelings for dance.)Despite the many many setbacks Lianhua went under, she wanted to go back to the getai again, for its on stage that she shines, and its on stage that she can get to be someone else, or even herself. I guess thats why I am on stage too, because I like to tell the audience who I am acting as. I dont want to tell them I am doing a grand jete, but I want to tell them that hey, I am an actor on stage. I love to smile or cry on stage, and I love to tell my audience through my eyes and actions.

Thats why I dont think I can ever quit dancing. And it will definitely not be because of some minor setbacks. Dancing may not be my life, bu it will definitely be my stage in my life.