A Glimpse of China - Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival

Date

Saturday, May 21, 2022

Time

12:00 p.m.

Place

Virtual

Cost

Free Event

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A Glimpse of China - Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series and produced in partnership with Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC).

In 2022, Seattle Center Festál is celebrating 25 years of stories and traditions. The theme, "Where the World Gathers" links together the series of 24 free festivals presented throughout the year, each with a unique cultural focus, identity, and range of engaging activities.

The festival will take place virtually on Saturday, May 21st at 12pm PST and available to watch on WCACC Facebook, Seattle Center Facebook, and Seattle Center YouTube.

The festival explores traditional and contemporary influences of China, covering 5,000 years of history through folk dances, artwork, dance, and more!

WHERE TO WATCH:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Time	Performer
12:00pm	Welcome to 2022 A Glimpse of China, featuring community activities during COVID
12:05pm	Chinese Drumming & Music by Seattle Chinese Orchestra
12:20pm	Martial Arts Performance by International Wudang Martial Arts Academy
12:40pm	Chinese Music Played on Western Instrument by Zhenlun Cello Ensemble
12:50pm	Chinese Traditional & Ethnic Dance by Seattle Chinese Dance Academy
1:05pm	Chinese Tea Ceremony – Diancha by Ms. Zuo Fan
1:10pm	The Making of a Chinese Chair - Ming Dynasty Furniture by Changzhou Yuantang, China
1:15pm	Chang’an Fantasy - Ghost patrol in ancient Chinese instrument & costumes by Zi De Guqin Studio
1:20pm	Chinese Wushu & Taichi by Yijiao Hong’s Wushu & Taichi Academy
1:35pm	End of Program