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 “The King of Qin Reviewing the Troops,” “Swan Goose,” “Bamboo Branch Song,” “Girls Playing Water,” Pipa and Erheen Solo “Dreaming of Wushan,” Acrobatic shows entitled “Strength” and “Take the Seat”; and Chuan Opera “Pi Jin Rolling Light,” “Shoot Eagles” and “Face Off.”

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 “Confucius Institute/Alliance for Education.” 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)