Chinese society celebrate the year of the tiger in style

Strong men at last year's event

Bringing in the year of the tiger, CSSA have hosted a series of workshops over the past fortnight bringing York students into contact with various aspects of Chinese culture ranging from tea degustation to calligraphy lessons.

The society strives to entertain both Chinese students currently studying at the University of York as well as British students with an interest for international culture. Meizi Liu, President of the CSSA told the Yorker “I would encourage all British friends to attend, as this Saturday might be the only chance to see many of the splendid performances, and a rare opportunity to know more about a modern China of great antiquity.”

This Saturday marks the end of another year of Chinese New Year celebrations that are traditionally famous for their vibrancy and liveliness. CSSA have worked enthusiastically to bring some of the passion that is integral to celebrations in China to the York Grand Opera House. Liu commented “regarding to the Gala, every year we try to invite different performances which are rare to see in the UK, and come up with something that caters for students' tastes.”

The highlights of this year’s performance include Kung Fu and Hard Qigong performed by Shao Lin Monks from China, award-winning acrobatic performances by the Lantern Contort Dance and an act called Strength which combines Chinese music and dance with western pop. There will also be a lion dance opening the performance.

A popular yearly event attended by students from both York universities and locals alike, this promises to be an enjoyable end to the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Tickets are available tomorrow between 12.30pm and 2pm in Vanbrugh Foyer. £8 for non-members, £5 for members. Lunar New Year Gala is on Saturday Week 7, 7.30pm York Grand Opera House.

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