With breathtaking singing and intriguing symbolism, director Lemi Ponifasio pays tribute to the traditions of the Chinese Yi people. In Star Returning, spiritual chants, creation stories from the Book of Origins, and rituals surrounding the Torch Festival take center stage. The performance reveals a deep connection to nature and ancestors and shows how the past continues to resonate in the present. Ponifasio combines his distinctive visual and movement language with ancient traditions, creating together with Yi performers a poetic ritual that both honors a rich culture and offers space for rediscovery.