This is the Year of the Rat, marking the Lunar Year 4706. We attended a New Year celebration in which students from a local Chinese school performed. Below are pictures of some of the performances.
The Lion Dance - a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture
There are two people inside each lion costume that perform together. They mimic a lion's movements to the rythmic beat of a gong and drum.
Firecrackers are lit to invite the Chinese god of wealth to come. The red scroll reads 'Gong He Xin Xi' which means Happy New Year.
Students perform Chinese martial arts
Wu Shu is the name of Chinese martial arts
Chinese Shadow Puppets have been around for over 2000 years
The puppets are made from translucent leather, intricately carved, and colorfully painted. A light from behind casts shadows of the figures onto the screen.
A look behind the puppet stage - the puppet figures are held close to the screen by puppeteers using guiding rods.
Chinese yo-yo demonstrations
Kevin tries the Chinese yo-yo during the hands-on activities
Justin tries the Chinese yo-yo with help from Daddy
Even Brian gives the Chinese yo-yo a try
SKATE NIGHT
Kevin tries out his new skates at the Valentines Skate Night
Kevin enjoys skate night with friends
Justin is beginning to skate with a lot more confidence
Justin laughs at the kids hanging on the skating train-line
Justin falls right when I am taking a picture of him
After falling down, Justin gets up and skates again
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