2016 “Cultures of China, Festival of Spring” 

Staged in Sydney

Thanks for the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of State Council of the P.R.China and the China Overseas Exchange Association, and the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Sydney, presented by Nan Hai Culture and media (Australia) Pty Ltd.  ‘Cultures of China, Festival of Spring’ 2016 was held at Sydney Town Hall on 21 February 2016  to celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Monkey.

Featuring many famous Chinese singers, ‘Cultures of China, Festival of Spring’ combined extravagant audio and visual impact to the local audience. Through familiar rhymes, the Australian Chinese community both reminisced and learned more about the popular culture of China today

‘Cultures of China, Festival of Spring’ is a series of international cultural events initiated by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council and China Overseas Exchange Association. Since 2009, it has sought to strengthen the bonds between overseas Chinese communities and promote traditional cultural heritage around the world.  

Photo Gallery

   Huaxing Arts Group submitted four pieces to the show in total:

Dancers from Janice Breen Show Group  with the opening dance – Congratulations. The young performers’ energy was welcomed by tumultuous applause from the audience. 

Mongolian dance – ‘Blessing’ featured dancers from the Southern Star Dance school, and was an excellent showcase of rhythm and traditional dance. 

‘Mother’, a renowned song from popular singer Yan Weiwen, accompanied the Chinese Wisteria Dance performers in a beautiful display of classical movement deriving from ancient times.