Happy (Chinese) New Year!
February 17th, 2010
"Lotus Flower in June," photo courtesy of the Beijing Dance Academy
Last weekend was Chinese New Year, with festivities throughout Portland kicking off two weeks of celebration. One of the highlights of the new year, or ALL year, if you ask me, is the U.S. premiere of the Beijing Dance Academy’s “The Butterfly Lovers.” This performance of “China’s Romeo and Juliet” by one of the finest dance troupes from China will not be quickly forgotten. Portland is fortunate to be only one of four cities in which the show will be performed — an opportunity not to be missed! The shows are at the Newmark Theater downtown, on February 23 and 24.
Throughout this week and next, the Lan Su Chinese Garden is holding all sorts of classes, activities and demonstrations every day of the week. (more…)
