Chinese New Year 2012

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said The Year of the Dragon flames into life

The Year of the Dragon flames into life at Auckland Libraries.

The zodiac sign of the dragon flies in to mark the start of the lunar new year, one of the biggest celebrations in the East and an event that is celebrated all over the world.

Join us to explore Eastern culture and traditions of the Year of the Dragon with a variety of exciting FREE activities, displays, stories and presentations at an Auckland Library near you.

Learn how to craft a Chinese lantern, enjoy a Tai Chi demonstration, or find out how to make your very own Chinese dragon!

To see what's going on at your local library, go here.

http://www.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/EN/News/NewsArticles/Pages/yearofthedragoncomingsoon.aspx

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Posted on December 29th, 2011 at 5:58 PM

said coming soon :)

We are putting together some chinese resources and a new 2012 group & homepage will be available soon :)

Thanks for your comment.

Ben

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Posted on January 9th, 2012 at 9:44 AM

said Chinese & Korean New Year Festival

Northcote Shopping Centre, Auckland,

Friday 27 January, 5:30pm – 9:00pm

Saturday 28 January, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Website: www.northcote.co.nz

The Northcote Town Centre celebrates the Chinese & Korean New Year (‘Year of the Dragon’) with a free family celebration.

It is a free community event full of colour, culture and cuisine. It will provide the public with a taste of Asia, and a wide range of Asian entertainment and activities.

Northcote’s Chinese & Korean New Year Festival features vibrant cultural performances, free children’s activities, and array of Asian cuisine.

A large stage will be set-up near the centre’s town square with performances ranging from music and martial arts to song and dance, from a variety of cultures including Chinese, Taiwanese, Korean and Japanese.

The event also features authentic Asian food stalls, free children’s entertainment, and special activities such as fortune telling.

The Chinese & Korean New Year Festival is free to the public with sponsorship coming from the Northcote Town Centre, Auckland Council and Air NZ.

— eventfinder.co.nz

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Posted on January 11th, 2012 at 5:48 PM

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said Chinese New Year concert

The TV33 Concerts

Harris - The Floating Bride, The Crimson Village
Xian Xinghai - The Yellow River Piano Concerto
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 Pastoral

Perry So - conductor
John Chen - piano
Jenny Wollerman - soprano

The NZSO is delighted to welcome back Perry So and we herald the Chinese New Year with a concert that celebrates the splendid beauty and vibrant colours of nature.

The Yellow River Cantata by Xian Xinghai has become one of China’s most beloved compositions. This immense musical landscape, bursting with joyous folk melodies and the vitality and might of China’s great Yellow River, is brought to life by the astonishing virtuosity of soloist John Chen.

This festive concert opens with Ross Harris’ luminescent and colourful The Floating Bride, The Crimson Village, performed with the crystalline soprano of Jenny Wollerman. Closing with music that is blissful, lazy, thunderous and heartfelt, Beethoven’s 6th symphony is a triumphant work, fit to welcome in the Year of the Dragon.

National Tour Partner TV33.

Individual tickets on sale 13 January 2012. NZSO Season Tickets available now. To find out about the benefits of becoming a Season Ticket Holder please visit www.nzso.co.nz or contact NZSO Client Services - 0800 479 674.

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