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On October 23rd, 2022, CGCC Foundation was proud to sponsor the New York Chinese Opera Society’s 16th Annual Winter Cultural Exchange Festival held at the Pace University Michael Schimmel Center for Arts. After being held virtually for the past two years due to COVID-19, this year’s festival returned to in-person and was very well received by attendees. The festival included Peking Opera performances of "The Lion Tower”, " Su San Sent Off to Trial,” and “The Yellow Crane Tower.”
President Thomas Hill gives a speech and provides plaques to honorees with professors from Pace University.
“The Lion Tower” Wu Song played by Li Jiling
“Su San Sent off to Trial” Su San played by Gao Yueqin
“The Yellow Crane Tower” Zhou Yu played by Zhang Jingtao
Wu Liang plays the Jing Hu (Chinese Violin)
A Group Photo of All Performers
Click here to watch a recording of the event performance
CGCC Foundation was proud to support this annual festival and looks forward to continuing to make active contributions to the communication and promotion of traditional Chinese art in the United States.
About CGCC Foundation:
Established in 2014, CGCC Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The mission of CGCC Foundation is to deepen mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and China through research, public charity and engagement in economic, cultural and social exchanges.
About NYCOS:
Chinese Opera is a performing art in China, amalgamating music, literature, drama and visual art. It represents the quintessence of traditional Chinese culture. New York Chinese Opera Society (NYCOS) was founded in 2006. This non-profit organization has engaged a number of people interested in Chinese Opera and in Chinese culture in general. Its mission is to introduce and promote Chinese traditional opera, increasing its popularity in the U.S. Since its foundation, NYCOS has organized a variety of cultural events, including public performances, community activities and workshops, to bridge cultural differences and foster diversity. To fulfill this mission, the NYCOS Youth Troupe and the Calligraphy Program, as functions under the NYCOS, provide opportunities for greater engagement in traditional Chinese culture.
Learn more here: http://nycos.org