Xiaofei Mo's performance at the retreat sought to create an intimate and reflective atmosphere before sleep. Using excerpts from The Classic of Mountains and Seas, she shared the mythic tales as a modern bedtime story. This ancient Chinese text, which blends mythology and geography, resonated with themes of shared imagination and cultural storytelling. The soft lighting, communal setting, and gentle voice of the artist enhanced the meditative quality of the reading, fostering a sense of unity and connection among the participants as they relaxed on their bedding.

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