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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 Gimpse 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 |
OVERVIEW
Seattle Center Festál presents A Glimpse of China – Chinese Culture & Arts Festival in partnership with Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC). The festival explores traditional and contemporary influences of China, covering 5,000 years of history through folk dances, artwork, dance, and more!
HISTORY
Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC) is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to foster understanding, friendship, and opportunities between local Chinese and American communities.
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