Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Chinatown Celebrates “Year of the Ox” with a Festival
A festival celebrating the Chinese New Year
When:
January 31, 2009 10:00am to February 1, 2009 5:00pm
A free Chinese New Year Festival (with food booths and children’s activities) will take place throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday, January 31 and February 1 at the corner of Broadway and Cesar Chavez streets. There will be two entertainment stages featuring cultural performances—one at the festival area (Broadway and Cesar Chavez) and one in Central Plaza, (943-951 N. Broadway St., just 3 blocks north of Cesar Chavez Street).
Located in the historic heart of Chinatown, the Central Plaza stage will feature the Shaolin Warriors of Chinatown in a new choreographed show complete with live Chinese musicians. Through the use of Chinese acrobatic arts and dance movements, the production will evoke themes of the Chinese zodiac and the concept of Yin and Yang culminating in the arrival of the mythical Ox (for which this year is named). Skillfully choreographed martial arts feats, contortion twists, and pole climbing acts will crescendo into a finale featuring all the performers in a salute to Chinese New Year. Both breathtaking and beautiful, the show is designed to please the whole family. For show times and information visit www.chinatownla.com.
Cost:
Free
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