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Traditional Chinese Performance from Chongqing

September 23, 2015 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come one and all to celebrate Confucius Institute Day 2015 with a performance of Chinese acrobatics, dance, and traditional Sichuan face changing on Wednesday, September 23, at 7 pm. This 25-member troupe from Seattle’s sister city in China, Chongqing, will perform only in Seattle and San Francisco.

Sponsors are the Seattle-Chongqing Sister City Association and the Confucius Institute of the State of Washington.

Performances include: dance performanes ā€œThe King of Qin Reviewing the Troops,ā€ ā€œSwan Goose,ā€ ā€œBamboo Branch Song,ā€ ā€œGirls Playing Water,ā€ Pipa and Erheen Solo ā€œDreaming of Wushan,ā€ Acrobatic shows entitled ā€œStrengthā€ and ā€œTake the Seatā€; and Chuan Opera ā€œPi Jin Rolling Light,ā€ ā€œShoot Eaglesā€ and ā€œFace Off.ā€

Time: 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015
Come by at 6:00 to see an exhibition of Chinese arts and crafts and enjoy some Chinese refreshments.

Location: Chief Sealth International High School
2600 SW Thistle St, Seattle

Please register in advance to reserve your seats:
http://confucius.washington.edu/event/chongqing-performance-sept23/

The event is FREE, but tax-deductible donations are gratefully accepted, and proceeds will be shared with the Chief Sealth Nankai Student Exchange, Seattle Chinese Garden, and Seattle-Chongqing Sister City Association. Make checks out to ā€œConfucius Institute/Alliance for Education.ā€ Forms for cash, check, and credit card donations will be available at the event. Or download a Donation Form now (Word: CIWA_Donation_Form_Sept23 or PDF: CIWA_Donation_Form_Sept23)

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Date:
September 23, 2015
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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