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Events & Activities Calendar

Gong Hei Fat Choy! The Year of the Ox will be celebrated on Bainbridge all month long. Watch this page for updates as we get closer to the Festival on February 8th!

Throughout January & February
Fun for the whole family at the Kids Discovery Museum
305 Madison Avenue, (206)855-4650, www.kidimu.org
Stop by KiDiMu for Chinese New Year themed activities on Tuesday each week. For details, see the website or give them a call. There’s always something new to do at KiDiMu!

Thursday, February 5,  7:00 PM
Bainbridge Cinemas at the Pavilion, 403 N. Madison Avenue, (206)855-8173, www.bainbridgepavilion.com
The Chinese film Not One Less by Zhang Yimou, director of Raise the Red Lantern, Hero, and House of Flying Daggers. Zhang also directed the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics. This film won 11 international awards, including Best Picture at the Venice Film Festival.

Thanks to support from the Cinema, admission is only $5.

Synopsis: In a remote mountain village, the teacher must leave for a month, and the mayor can find only a 13-year old girl to substitute. The teacher promises her an extra 10 yuan if she can prevent any students from dropping out. He hopes to see all 28 of his pupils, not one less, when he returns. Can the girl’s determination , see her through the troubles that arise?

Saturday, February 7 - 7:00 PM
Seattle Chinese Orchestra, Island School, 8553 NE Day Road www.uschinamusic.org.
Come hear a concert played on traditional Chinese instruments, including long plucked zithers, bamboo flutes, the long-necked er-hu, and a spectacular variety of drums. This performance is a rare and thrilling blend of music and theater, featuring colorful costumes and authentic music. Kids welcome!

Sunday, February 8, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Chinese New Year Festival, Year of the Ox
Ring in the Lunar New Year with firecrackers, lion dances, delicious Chinese food, and a parade in downtown Winslow.

The Festival is the heart of the celebration. Cymbals, gong, and Taiko drum accompany the dancing lion with its huge, colorful mane. Mayor Kordonowy lights the string of thousands of firecrackers that fill the air with noise and smoke. Cultural booths invite you to explore the Chinese zodiac, see your name written in Chinese calligraphy, have your face painted like a Peking Opera singer, or taste some oolong and jasmine tea.

All are welcome to this grand event!

 

 

 

 

 

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