Musical on the Book of Ruth Premieres at Shenzhen Church

A believer dressed in a lavender robe opened the musical drama titled "Such Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law" with a song of “The Marriage Supper of the Lamb” at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
1/9A believer dressed in a lavender robe opened the musical drama titled "Such Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law" with a song of “The Marriage Supper of the Lamb” at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
Two Christian women portrayed Naomi and Ruth, with Ruth offering gleaned grain to Naomi in a scene from the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
2/9Two Christian women portrayed Naomi and Ruth, with Ruth offering gleaned grain to Naomi in a scene from the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025. (Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
A group of Christians reenacted a scene of soldiers dispersing refugees during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
3/9A group of Christians reenacted a scene of soldiers dispersing refugees during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
Two Christians recreated the scene of Ruth refusing to leave Naomi as they performed a duet in a scene during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
4/9Two Christians recreated the scene of Ruth refusing to leave Naomi as they performed a duet in a scene during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
This photo captures the scene of Ruth and Boaz meeting in a wheat field during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
5/9This photo captures the scene of Ruth and Boaz meeting in a wheat field during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
Two Christians acted as Naomi and Ruth, studying the Pentateuch together at night during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
6/9Two Christians acted as Naomi and Ruth, studying the Pentateuch together at night during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
Two believers enacted the scene of Ruth warming Boaz’s feet at night during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
7/9Two believers enacted the scene of Ruth warming Boaz’s feet at night during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
A group of believers presented the wedding scene of Ruth and Boaz during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
8/9A group of believers presented the wedding scene of Ruth and Boaz during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
A group of Christians performed the scene of Naomi holding the newborn Obed during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.
9/9A group of Christians performed the scene of Naomi holding the newborn Obed during the musical at Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025.(Photo: Provided by Rebecca Wang)
By Rebecca WangJune 6th, 2025

This photo collection features highlights from a musical drama based on the Book of Ruth, staged by Qiaocheng Church in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, on May 10, 2025. With over 100 participants, the performance "Such Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law" blended biblical themes with Chinese values of filial piety. Directed by renowned composer Shi Song, the musical took more than two months of rehearsals to bring to life.

 

 

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