Extreme News commentator Qu Jing
On December 18, Yang Liping's makeup artist posted a video of Yang Liping resting in the background, and revealed that Yang Liping still insisted on performing after being infected with the new crown virus, which caused heated discussions on the Internet. (According to Beiqing Net on December 19)
A screenshot of Yang Liping's backstage illness and rest video posted by the makeup artist
Yang Liping recently toured the country with the 2022 version of the dance drama "Peacock", and on December 18, she happened to tour to the last stop - Nanchang, Jiangxi. Judging from the video posted by the makeup artist, Yang Liping's physical condition seems to be very bad, lying on the sofa and coughing constantly, lamenting that her head is heavy and her voice is hoarse, but she also humorously complained: "Peacock paws" are so heavy, even the strength to lift her arms is not available, I am afraid that I can't jump. But when the staff asked: "Do you want to refund the ticket and don't perform", Yang Liping "rubbed" and got up from the sofa, bluntly said "Hey, how can it work", and then hurriedly got up and walked out, because of unsteady steps and stumbled and fell.
A screenshot of Yang Liping's backstage illness and rest video posted by the makeup artist
Because the whole scene is a little dramatic, the publisher did not elaborate, but wrote in the video copy: "Insist on standing on the last shift, this is the spirit of work", and also marked the hashtag of "sheep a sheep", which naturally makes people think that Yang Liping is infected with the new crown virus. And before a public performance, releasing such information, without making it clear, will inevitably cause controversy.
Shortly after the controversy, the makeup artist deleted the video. In the early morning of December 18, Yang Liping said in her short video account that she and several other dancers suddenly began to have fever and dizziness that day, fortunately it was also the last one, and everyone still went all out to persevere to the end! It seems to be a response to this matter, but it is not mentioned whether it is diagnosed, it seems that it is intended to be brushed off, and it is so settled.
A screenshot of Yang Liping's backstage illness and rest video posted by the makeup artist
If Yang Liping is really infected with the new crown virus, but she still insists on performing, this matter is not a few words of "dedication" and "touching" that can be perfunctory. The spirit of playing with illness is certainly valuable, but bringing infectious disease to the field is another matter. Not to mention that at the age of 64, she completed a difficult dance performance with illness, how much health risk is it, in a closed performance environment, diagnosed but not told the audience, insisting on the stage, does not increase the risk of large-scale infection? Dedication is responsible for work, but this dedication is extremely irresponsible to the audience!
Moreover, important large-scale performances generally have AB angle plans, although the dance drama "Peacock" is signed by Yang Liping, but she said at the beginning of the promotion that she only starred in one of the chapters to let more young dancers play the leading role, that is, she did not have to be on the stage in person to ensure that the performance continued. Although many audiences come for Yang Liping, but let the audience switch from watching stars to appreciating the art of dance itself, is the biggest charm of live performance, if Yang Liping is absent because of the new crown, I believe the vast majority of the audience can understand, and it will not be to the point of "refund".
Some netizens commented on the matter
Although the country's epidemic prevention and control has been continuously optimized and adjusted, the epidemic has not passed, and it is in a period of high incidence, and the most basic prevention and control cannot be lost. On November 18, the Department of Market Management of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued the Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of the Novel Coronavirus Epidemic in Theaters and Other Performance Venues (Sixth Edition), which clearly mentioned that performance organizers should sign safety agreements or health commitments with participating units and individuals, and prepare prevention and control measures such as physical health monitoring of cast members (including administrative, logistics and other staff) in advance. If suspicious symptoms occur, seek medical attention in time, and resolutely prevent cast members from bringing illness to work. Judging from Yang Liping's performance, this work guide has not been implemented!
Optimizing epidemic prevention does not mean completely liberalizing, and all necessary and key prevention and control measures and requirements cannot be left behind. Yang Liping, as a famous dancer, regards "diagnosis cannot go off the stage" as dedication, which shows how many people have relaxed their vigilance in thinking and have not taken the spread of the epidemic seriously, which is a very dangerous and extremely unscientific idea.
The current new situation of epidemic prevention and control does give us a lot more "autonomy", but in fact, it also puts forward higher requirements for personal scientific literacy and sense of responsibility, requiring everyone to be the first responsible person for their own health, take the initiative to strengthen self-health monitoring, do a good job in personal protection, and implement epidemic prevention measures, and Yang Liping, as a well-known dancer, should have set a positive example for the public, so that a wonderful performance is based on safety, rather than immersed in the self-emotion of "taking the stage with illness". I hope she can figure out her condition, explain whether she is diagnosed clearly, and at least give an explanation to the audience who were present that night, so that everyone can have a protective and coping preparation. This is also a warning to the organizers and participants of some large-scale performances in the future, epidemic prevention and control should consolidate the main responsibility, and be responsible for their health before pleasing the eyes and hearts of the audience!
(Source: Polar Eye News)
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