The University of Akron
and Henan University
Kaifeng, Henan Province, China
Celebrates the Opening of
a Confucius Institute
with a
Festival of Chinese Culture
Nov. 17th, 2008
6:30 – 9 p.m.
E.J. Thomas Stage Door Club, 198 Hill St.
R.S.V.P by Nov. 10, 2008
330-972-5144 or klayko@uakron.edu
Entertainment Featuring:
Chinese Lion Dance & Martial Arts Demo
Yin Tang Dance Studio’s Chinese Cultural Dancers
Verb Ballets- Fan & Tai Chi Dance
Chinese Musical Ensemble
Chinese Choir of The Chapel Chinese Church
Chinese Arts and Cultural Activities Featuring:
Calligraphy, Paper Folding, Paper Cutting
Exhibits Featuring:
The Earth Balloon of The Global Issues Resource Center
The Dragon Boat Team
Sample Chinese Cuisine
Mark Pringle’s Coiling Dragon Wu-shu Studio
Chinese Lion Dance & Martial Arts Demo
http://www.coilingdragonkungfu.com/
The Chinese Lion dance is the traditional way to start any special event in China! It wards off evil spirits and ensures Good Fortune! The two-man costume is a brightly colored Lion/Dragon looking creature that is escorted in by loud cymbals, gong and drum playing. First Lion dance recorded back as far as 412BC.