Online Celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year 2021 ’The Year of the Ox’

新年快乐 / 新年快樂 (Xīnnián kuàilè) - 'New Year happiness!'

SAT, 20 FEB 2021 - with 20 Performances !! A percentage of your ticket fee is paid to each artist performing at this event, supporting them during difficult times and donated to non-profits involved in the production.

1-3 PM PACIFIC TIME by ZOOM // 4-6PM EST New York // 9-11PM GMT London

The Lunar New Year began on Friday, February 12th, 2021! Transition from the chaotic Rat Year to that of the Ox – stability, loyalty, determined! The Ox is the second sign from the 12 animals cycle of the Chinese Astrology. This Metal Ox Year is predicted to be a favorable year for economic recovery or consolidation, a year of long-term investments (relationships, money, reserves – physical and spiritual), and restoration of harmony and peace if we strive for it – this will require discipline and clear focus! Dreams, ideals and personal connections are very important and should be nourished this year. It is a year to seek and find balance – in all things.

May your New Year be full of hope and positive changes!!!

All welcome to this online celebration from the Zhi Dao Guan (Taoist Center) in Oakland, California. https://thetaoistcenter.com

Dr. Alex Feng will open with a short monograph on Chinese New Year and this specific Year of the Ox. Then he will emcee over 20 live performances including a talent show from local and globally-based artists with support from Dr Charlene Ossler.

20 PERFORMANCES

Edgardo Cambon, Conga Drumming

Kaia Stuart, Vocal and Guitar

Andrea Maciel, ‘Yin and Yang Spiral Dance’

Shi Fu/Sensei Kore' Grate, Five Elements Marital Arts Demo

Celia Mendizabel, ‘Spiral Life of the Trees’

Tom Franco, 2020 into 2021 Art & Poetry

Hui Chen, ‘Dancing with 2021 Spring’

Jie Bing Chen, Er Hu

Sky Sandoval, Chen Style Tai Chi

Larry Kelly, Poetry of the Dao

Nora Hudson, Vocal Song by Nora Hudson accompanied by Darita Mara Seth

Lizzy Tan, ‘The Cycles’

Brandon Bosch, Lois Helmbold, and Soo-Young Chin, Tai Ji 24

Dr. Cheryl Schwartz , Music

Daiane and Wei, Modern Dance

Dima Birch, Vocal

Will Crawford and Emily Hopper (Cherry Stone Duo), Guitar & Harp - ‘Fisherman’s Song at Eventide’ – trad. arr. W. Crawford

Shi Mu & Shi Fu, Vocal, ‘Mo Bu Zho’

Correct at the time of print. Online production will be supported by the Intercultural Roots not-for-profit. All artists involved will be financially supported from income received from tickets.

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