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Culture Days - Chinese Dance Demonstration
2026-09-26 13:00:00 2026-09-26 14:30:00 America/New_York Culture Days - Chinese Dance Demonstration Come and join us for a wonderful display of Chinese dancing. Downtown Branch - Gathering Place

Saturday, September 26
1:00pm - 2:30pm

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Downtown Branch

Gathering Place

Come and join us for a wonderful display of Chinese dancing.

As part of Doors Open and Culture Days, Dancers from the Simcoe Chinese Association will be on hand to share their music and dancing with us all. 

Performances will include:

  • Kung Fu Tai Chi Performance
  • Xinjiang Dance – "Garden"
  • Mongolian Dance – with 4 yr old Hailiu Ma
  • Dance – "Clouds of Hulunbuir"
  • Qipao Dance – "You Are the Jasmine in My Heart"
  • Female Vocal Solo
  • Traditional Culture Showcase – Chinese Batik (??)
  • Tibetan Group Dance – "Birthday Song"

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Families | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture & Arts |

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