News Reports
Fei Tian Dancer Wins Chinese Classical Dance Competition
On July 8, the International Chinese Classical Dance Competition closed in New York after three days of fierce competition, and Michelle Ren, a dancer from Fei Tian Academy of the Arts, won the first prize for the adult women's division as the audience cheered and applauded.
Chinese Language Programs in Schools
The Asia Society website contains a lot of information on teaching and learning Chinese in schools: http://www.askasia.org/chinese/
As China's power grows, so do Chinese programs in public schools
At least 27 states offer Chinese language classes in either elementary, middle or high schools. And according to the Center for Applied Linguistics in Washington D.C., there are 12 public and private immersion schools across the country where most subjects are taught exclusively in Mandarin Chinese.
National Security Language Initiative
Jan 5, 2006 President Bush today launched the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a plan to further strengthen national security and prosperity in the 21st century through education, especially in developing foreign language skills. The NSLI will dramatically increase the number of Americans learning critical need foreign languages such as Arabic, Chinese ...
Troupe brings Chinese traditional culture to Australia
By Jade Bilowol, BRISBANE, Mar 23, 2007
Divine Performance Premiers to Osaka Audiences
OSAKA—With the lowering of the final curtain on March 10
Chinese New Year Spectacular Ends Four-Day Run in New York
By Genevieve Long/Epoch Times New York Staff
Feb 17, 2007
Prominent Melburnians Connect With Spiritual Values of Ancient China
Kati Turcu/Epoch Times Australia Staff
Auckland Audiences Delight at Spectacular Premiere
By Sam Murphy and Sarah Matheson/Epoch Times New Zealand Staff
Apr 05, 2007
Dunhuang Caves Come to Life at Radio City Music Hall
Along with an impressive display of ancient Chinese culture, the mysteries of the Dunhuang Caves are captured by the NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular via grand stage designs, sceneries and costumes--truly a sumptuous feast to the eyes.
The Ladies of the Manchu Court
Celebrate China’s heritage and Year of the Pig with the NTDTV Chinese New Year Spectacular--where Elegance for the Ages Meets the Ladies of the Manchu Court. The show is a display of China's ancient culture and traditional values through theatre, music and dance.
Theater Review: 'Chinese New Year Spectacular'
Extraordinarily unique, the Chinese New Year Spectacular is true to its title, transporting audiences through a dazzling cultural journey filled with music, song, and beautifully choreographed dance performances.
A Real Princess in the Chinese New Year Global Spectacular
The curtain concealing the stage rose slowly, classical elegant music flowing gently; a group of beautiful "Qing Dynasty Princesses" appeared. Walking out in small graceful steps, they started dancing delicately. The audience broke into loud applause.
