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Ni ao! ello! dmission: $12 adults $5 children (3 12) $5 members Festival level and above free Members children free Join or renew today! Get in free or apply your ticket purchase to membership price if you join the as a member or renew your existing membership at Chinese Culture Days. Chinese Culture Days Celebrating the Year of the Monkey Dear friends: Welcome to the 2016 Chinese Culture Days: Preserving 5,000 Years of ealth and Longevity. This year we present traditional signature events in the spirit of Yang Sheng, or Life Nourishing, a practice of fostering health and wellbeing. Chinese culture is composed of many aspects that are holistic in nature, and we hope to share these with you through the festival s programs. Experience ancient wisdom in the modern world in a show called Enchanted China ; explore exciting activities in a traditional Chinese Temple Fair; and enjoy acrobats, healthy cooking demonstrations, traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese square and dragon dancing, children s activities, and much more entertainment for the whole family. Each program introduces its own unique influence on the Chinese practice of health and longevity. I hope you will enjoy the many activities and help us celebrate 5,000 years of Chinese culture at the beautiful Missouri otanical. Sincerely, Chinese F The Margaret Grigg Nanjing Friendship is a private Scholar s, designed as a retreat to escape the distractions of everyday life. Chinese gardens, it is said, are built, not planted. Much of the space is filled with pavilions, bridges, and decorative pavements, reflecting the traditional Chinese shan shui (mountains and water) landscape. Stones symbolize the five sacred mountains in China around a central pool of water. Chinese Temple Fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chinese temple fair is a celebratory event usually held around the Lunar New Year or at the temple of a specific god on the deity s birthday. Traditional activities have included rituals within the temple, opera, processions of carts bearing gods images throughout the villages and cities, and performances of musical and ritual troupes. Visitors flock to these fairs in China to take the opportunity to burn incense and wish for good luck in a new year. Throughout each day, we ll celebrate traditional temple fairs in the Chinese with the following activities: Welcome ceremony with Chinese folk dance Traditional musical performances Chinese health drinks and refreshments Shaolin Kung Fu performance Golden monkey performance ( Pilgrimage to the West ) to commemorate the Year of the Monkey Yimin Zhu Chairperson of 2016 Chinese Culture Days 2 Chinese Culture Days 2016 Chinese Culture Days 2016 3
Schedule of Events 2016 Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Note: In the event of rain, see page 15 for the Inclement Weather Plan. Time Event Location 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi for ealth Cohen mphitheater all day Chinese rts & Crafts for Kids (Panda Show at 3 p.m.) Chinese Temple Fair Cultural Exhibits Spink Pavilion Chinese Ridgway Visitor Center D F Four Seasons ealth Cultivation Fashion Show 3 p.m. Chinese Square Dance Spoehrer Plaza St. Louis Chinese Language Immersion School Choir Cohen mphitheater Marketplace Food Court Spoehrer Plaza Upper East Parking Lot, Linnean Plaza 10:30 a.m. Chinese Square Dance Saturday only, Spoehrer Plaza 11 a.m. Opening Extravaganza, Parade, and Ceremony Saturday only, Spoehrer Plaza to Cohen mphitheater C rts of Chinese Tea Kemper Center Classroom Introduction to cupuncture Therapy 3:30 p.m. New Shanghai Circus Cohen mphitheater Introduction to Chinese erbal Therapy G Chinese Square Dance Sunday only, Spoehrer Plaza Science of Tai Chi 12 p.m. New Shanghai Circus Cohen mphitheater 4 p.m. Enchanted China Shoenberg Theater Qigong & ealth Cultivation 12:30 p.m. Panda Show Central xis Reflecting Pools E 1 p.m. Enchanted China Shoenberg Theater Dance with the Dragon! Central xis Reflecting Pools E Chinese Culinary rts Kemper Center Classroom G Science of Tai Chi 2 p.m. Grand Parade Spoehrer Plaza to Cohen mphitheater Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine 4 Chinese Culture Days 2016 Chinese Culture Days 2016 5
Opening Extravaganza, Parade, and Ceremony 11 a.m., Saturday only Spoehrer Plaza to Cohen mphitheater The celebration kicks off with a magnificent Chinese dragon dance at Spoehrer Plaza. The dragon has always been regarded as a sacred creature, symbolizing power, courage, righteousness and dignity. s a sign of ethnic identity, the Chinese refer to themselves as Descendants of the Dragon. Followed by the dragon dance, the Lion Dance Team and Drum Team will perform briefly then lead the visitors to Cohen mphitheater, where the St. Louis Modern Chinese School dance team will perform to formally welcome the visitors. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 11:20 a.m. upon the arrival of the dragon and dignitaries, who will offer brief remarks. New Shanghai Circus noon and 3:30 p.m. Cohen mphitheater Celebrate the exotic wonders of China and enjoy the dramatic interpretation of classic Chinese dance and physical performance art. The New Shanghai Circus is a spectacular extravaganza of elegant dance, dazzling acrobatics, mysterious magic, mystical music, and much more. For more than 40 years, the New Shanghai Circus troupe has worked to perfect the fine Chinese folk art of tumbling into an international award-winning performance involving both artistry and acrobatics. The troupe has toured throughout sia, Europe, the Middle East, and North merica. Grand Parade 2 p.m. Spoehrer Plaza to Cohen mphitheater One of the highlights of the festival, this colorful parade consists of dance teams, acrobats, groups in traditional costumes, martial arts teams, and drummers, along with lion and dragon dancers. The parade winds through the path to the Cohen mphitheater, where performances immediately follow. 6 Chinese Culture Days 2016 Chinese Culture Days 2016 7
Legend Parade Route Food Kemper Center for ome ing Vending TM Restrooms Water Fountain ydration Station dditional parking is available two blocks west in lots at Shaw and Vandeventer. Ridgway Visitor Center Chinese Culinary rts, rts of Chinese Tea Carver G Chinese Culture Days Cohen mphitheater Opening Ceremony, New Shanghai Circus, and Tai Chi for ealth Japanese oxwood English Woodland F Children s Ridgway Visitor Center Parade Route Chinese Starts at Spoehrer Plaza and goes to Cohen mphitheater Temple Fair ctivities Spoehrer Plaza Inclement Weather Plan East Parking Lot C Upper Linnean Plaza Spoehrer Plaza D Spink Pavilion Cultural Exhibits & Marketplace E Central xis F Chinese Kemper Center for G ome ing Cohen mphitheater 8 Chinese Culture Days 2016 Sassafras Café Shoenberg Theater Orthwein Display all Gorgeous China and The Legacy of Tai Chi Central xis Victorian Dance with the Dragon! E C Food Court C Spink Pavilion Children s rts and Crafts and Panda Show D Chinese Culture Days 2016 9
Chinese rts & Crafts for Kids 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spink Pavilion D This program is designed for children and the young-at-heart. ave your face painted with the Chinese zodiac, make your own Chinese lantern, try your hand at the shuttlecock-kicking and chopsticks games, and learn the ancient art of Chinese paper folding and cutting. For a nominal charge, you can even have your Chinese name written on your own fan to take home. There is no shortage of fun here! Chinese Square Dance Saturday 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Spoehrer Plaza Slightly different from its merican counterpart, Chinese Square Dance is an exercise routine set to music. It has gained huge popularity in Chinese plazas. Join in with the experts as you learn the popular square dances of the past year, as well as a traditional simple red ribbon dance. New Shanghai Circus noon and 3:30 p.m. Cohen mphitheater Celebrate the exotic wonders of China and enjoy the dramatic interpretation of classic Chinese dance and physical performance art. The New Shanghai Circus is a spectacular extravaganza of elegant dance, dazzling acrobatics, mysterious magic, mystical music, and much more. For more than 40 years, the New Shanghai Circus troupe has worked to perfect the fine Chinese folk art of tumbling into an international award-winning performance involving both artistry and acrobatics. The troupe has toured throughout sia, Europe, the Middle East, and North merica. Enchanted China: Yang Sheng 1 and 4 p.m. Shoenberg Theater ringing ancient wisdom to the modern world, this unique show unravels the concept of Yang Sheng through various performing art forms. Yang Sheng means fostering health and well-being by nurturing body, mind, and spirit in harmony with the natural rhythms. In this show, numerous aspects of life nourishment will be represented in a variety of traditional Chinese folk, classical, and modern dances, chorus, and other forms. The demonstration unfolds an extraordinary journey of Chinese history by showcasing beautiful Chinese costumes and music as well as authentic Chinese dances from different eras and ethnic groups. Chinese Culinary rts 1 p.m. Kemper Center for ome ing G Chef ndrew Shih of ot Wok Cafe will bring his highly entertaining brand of instruction to demonstrate how to make delicious and healthful Chinese food at home using ingredients and spices easily found at the market. 10 Chinese Culture Days 2016 Chinese Culture Days 2016 11
Dance with the Dragon! 1 p.m. Central xis Reflecting Pools The most auspicious being in Chinese folklore, the dragon, is a creature of incomparable strength whose 24-legged dance can dispel bad luck and ward off evil. Earliest written records place dragon dancing in the West an Dynasty (206.C. 24.D.) when the dragon danced during a spring drought. The dragon also dances to celebrate the New Year or to open a festival. Visitors are invited to join in and learn the dance! The dragon dance will also be performed at the opening ceremony and the grand parade. E Tai Chi for ealth 2:30 p.m. Cohen mphitheater This is a workshop for everyone! Tai Chi masters will lead the audience through a simple yet profound exercise that is great for your health. No prior experience required, but even experienced Tai Chi practitioners will benefit from this enjoyable program. St. Louis Chinese Language Immersion School Choir 3 p.m. Cohen mphitheater Enjoy singing, dancing and poetry reading from the children of the Chinese Language Immersion School, a Charter School in the city of St. Louis. These local students have worked hard to master the Chinese language and are sure to delight! The rts of Chinese Tea 3 p.m. Kemper Center for ome ing G Tea has gained tremendous popularity in the past few years, which is largely attributed to its numerous positive health effects. This popular and entertaining one-hour demonstration will educate you about the correct techniques in preparing tea, the correct temperature of the water, the kind of tea wares to use, and the benefits of tea over other popular drinks. Shopping See live demonstrations and exhibits of traditional Chinese arts and shop for unique merchandise and souvenirs: Gate Shop 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Ridgway Visitor Center and Linnean Plaza Cultural Exhibits & Marketplace 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ridgway Visitor Center and Spoehrer Plaza Dining Chinese Food Court 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. C Upper East Parking Lot and Linnean Plaza Special thanks to the Chinese Culture Days food court vendors for going green by supporting the s all-compostable disposables requirement! Sassafras 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ridgway Visitor Center C 12 Chinese Culture Days 2016 Chinese Culture Days 2016 13
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Living ealthfully 11 a.m. & 1 p.m. The Science of Tai Chi 2 p.m. Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine 2:30 p.m. Four Seasons ealth Cultivation Fashion Show 3 p.m. Introduction to cupuncture Therapy 3:30 p.m. Introduction to Chinese erbal Therapy 4 p.m. Qigong and ealth Cultivation Unpacking the science behind this popular Chinese martial art turned stress-relieving exercise. Presented by Violet Li, Tai Chi Instructor Curious about how to promote the natural healing power of our bodies? Come to this informative talk to find out! Presented by Dr. Pingfan Liu, MD (China), MS, Lc and Dr. Lilly Liu, MD (China), PhD, Lc Do you believe that the human body is connected with seasons? This creative fashion show introduces ways to usher in each season for your health benefits. Presented by uijun Zhu, OMD (NCCOM), Lc and Jing Shen, OMD (NCCOM), Lc Learn the science of having needles inserted beneath the skin to increase the balance of the body s Qi (Chi) to restore health. Presented by Dr. Ginger Jiang, MD (China), OMD (NCCOM), Lc and Dr. Shanna Zhang, MD (China), PhD, OMD (NCCOM), Lc This program explains how herbal therapy treats ailments, restores health, and enhances longevity. Presented by Dr. Zunli Mo, MD (China), PhD, OMD, (NCCOM), Lc and lex Chen, PhD, DOM, Lc Learn the basic concepts of Qigong and its health benefits. Presented by Tim ruewer, Director of the St. Louis Daoist ssociation Inclement Weather Plan In the event of rain or ground saturation the following events will be canceled, relocated, or rescheduled. ll other programs will go on as scheduled unless conditions are severe. Time Event Location 10:30 a.m. Chinese Square Dance Saturday only, eaumont Room 11 a.m. Opening Extravaganza and Ceremony Opening Parade Chinese Square Dance Saturday only, Shoenberg Theater Saturday only, CNCELED Sunday only, eaumont Room noon New Shanghai Circus Shoenberg Theater 1 p.m. Dance with the Dragon! Ridgway Visitor Center 2 p.m. Grand Parade CNCELED 2:30 p.m. Tai Chi for ealth eaumont Room St. Louis Chinese Language Immersion School Choir Shoenberg Theater 3 p.m. New Shanghai Circus Shoenberg Theater Chinese Square Dance eaumont Room KEY: Lc (Licensed cupuncturist) OMD (Oriental Medical Doctor) NCCOM (National Certification Commission for cupuncture and Oriental Medicine) DOM (Doctor of cupuncture and Oriental Medicine) 14 Chinese Culture Days 2016 Chinese Culture Days 2016 15
Thank you! Since 1996, the has collaborated with the Chinese Culture Education and Services Foundation to produce an event to celebrate Chinese culture. undreds of community volunteers work toward producing a weekend filled with colorful Chinese pageantry, art, music, dance, history, legends and, of course, wonderful food! Our thanks to the following individuals and organizations that have dedicated months of planning to Chinese Culture Days: Organization of Chinese mericans (OC), St. Louis Chapter St. Louis Modern Chinese School (SLMCS) St. Louis Chinese Language School (SLCLS) St. Louis Chinese Culture Center St. Louis Chinese ssociation St. Louis Language Immersion School The Chinese School Families with Children from China St. Louis Chinese Center Confucius Institute at Webster University St. Louis merican News St. Louis Chinese Journal Share your experiences on social media by tagging your posts #chineseculturedays! FOLLOW US ON 2016 Chinese Culture Days Planning Committee Chairperson Yimin Zhu Program Director New Shanghai Circus Dragon Dance/Panda Show Square Dance Chinese Medicine/Yang Sheng Tai Chi Chinese rts and Crafts Exhibition/Vendors Food Court Grand Parade/Opening Ceremony Grigg Nanjing Friendship Indoor Programs Chinese Culinary rt Show Teahouse Chinese Immersion School Public Relations Yingwen uang Matthew Yu Ruth Miller Chunsheng Xia Fei Wang and Tim ruewer Tim ruewer Yongmei Feng and Lucy urns Lisa u Lousia Chen Jeff Xu Eric Chen Yiming Gao Chef ndrew Shih and Danying Zhang Danying Zhang Julia u Matthew Yu and Tim ruewer 4344 Shaw lvd. St. Louis, MO 63110 16 Chinese (314) Culture 577-5100 Days 2016 www.mobot.org 2016 Missouri otanical Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper. Photography by Rebecca ensiek, Josh Nezam, Mary Lou Olson, and Erin Whitson. 05/16