Each nation has its own tales. Remember who you associate with “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Puss in Boots”, “Baby Tsahes” and “Dwarf Nose”, “Resistant Tin Sol Datik” and “Thumbelina”, “Teremok” and “Kolobok”, “Thousand and one night "and" Ali Baba and 40 robbers "? ... And what do you know about the fairy tale" Juman - the secret of the desert "? First time hear? So, you did not happen to visit this magical spectacle, which is happening every night in the sands of the Arabian desert. A true Arabian tale with a classic plot of the struggle between good and evil, where love, envy and magic are necessarily present.
Once Pinocchio discovered behind a drawn hearth a secret door that opened the way to a new unknown world for him and his friends. An inconspicuous nameless turn to the right from the central highway to Al Ain leads all the afflicted to the colorful world of a mysterious and mysterious Arab legend. Right in the middle of the desert, on an area of 400 hectares, a mirage arose - a palm oasis with fortifications. Torches burning in the night frame the path to the old citadel, in the courtyard of which are located eastern tents with overseas dishes.
Behind the massive fortress wall stands stands, and a scene is laid out, built right on the water.
The plot takes place in the distant past, when the dying king Osman, bequeaths to his sons Omar and Sahara all his fortune and a magic pearl, symbolizing wisdom, strength and power. The voice of the famous Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, reading the text of the tale, makes the hearts of the audience beat faster. The effect of tension and expectation is enhanced by accompaniment to the music of Jean Musse and the ballet performance of actors working with troupes of the La Scala theater in Milan and the Opera House in New York. And suddenly thousands of sparkling multi-colored fireworks stars tear the sky with a bang! Spectators gasp in amazement and support the performers with applause. Princess Leila appears on the scene - the beloved of Prince Omar, their dance of love does not require additional translation. But the happiness of the lovers did not last long, on the black horse from behind the mountains the black prince Sugar rode up, whom jealousy, envy and an irresistible thirst for power over the whole world. With his warriors, Sugar takes possession of the magic pearl, takes hostage Princess Leyla and commits fratricide. The days of dark forces are coming. The sun no longer rises for this country, the inhabitants of poverty and are exhausted and do not have the opportunity to confront the unjust and cruel ruler, Leila is being prepared for her hated wedding against her will. On stage, a ballet of 52 dancers and acrobats, representatives of five countries - Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, France and South Africa, tells about the difficult times that came to people. The fireworks that obscure the night sky fuel the emotional charge of the play.
Pyrotechnic designer Francois Montel, who illuminated the Eiffel Tower in Paris on the Millennium Night and created amazing pyrotechnic effects for the 2004 Athens Olympics, came up with an amazing program that does not repeat from evening to evening, and is supplemented by new and new spectacular effects.
As you know, evil cannot reign on Earth forever, and now the fairy of Juman, the mysterious Desert Spirit, descends from heaven to the mortal body of Prince Omar, thrown out in the desert. Under the magical singing of Jumana and bright sky flashes, Omar gains new life and strength. Returning to the city, he finds his brother and in the final battle with daggers defeats him, and with it all the dark forces. Under the jubilant dance of victory in the sky, on the carpeted plane, the spirit of the father appears - King Osman, who is now calm for the future of his people and proud of the true owner of the pearl artifact. To the jubilant cries of the audience, bravura music and a unique salute, a beautiful Arabian fairy tale ends. But its magical effect will last a long time, and I know that I will definitely return here more than once with my friends to reveal to them the secret of the desert - the secret of Jumana.
/ Elena Balina /
