Chengdu is Phoenix's Sister City and a delegation of artists traveled to Phoenix to celebrate Chinese New Year. The concert was held at Arcadia High School. The entertainers had a wide variety of styles to demonstrate the different periods in China's history. I arrived early to get a good seat near the front. These are taken with my point and shoot camera so that I could be discrete during the show.
Qiang Ethnic Song and Dance: Wonderful Music of Qiang Mountains. This was a singing and dancing performance. The bags played a significant role.
Suona Solo: Happy Happenings. A four string guitar like instrument.
Sichuan Opera Puppetry: A Fish Fairy in the Garden. This was a marionette and she told a story about a fish fairy. She also came into the audience and "shook hands" with people. The artist did an incredible job controlling the puppet's hands and she was able to swirl a scarf and grab the long trailing feathers.
Yi Ethnic Song and Dance: Ah Mo Girls. Song and dance with umbrellas.
A local chorus sang "Descendants of the Dragon" and "Seeking Blossoms in the Snow".
Guzheng Duet: Fragrant Jasmine. String instruments.
Classic Solo Dance: The Beauty of the Tang Dynasty. The dancers in the "sleeve dance" have long sleeves to swirl around. I like this dance style and it makes me want to have long sleeves to dance with!
Acrobatics: Rolling Cups. This woman was a contortionist and could balance the stacks of cups as she moved around.
Sichuan Opera Stunt: Face Changing. It is fascinating to watch this. The photos are poor but I wanted to mention these performers. They swirl the cloak over their face and their mask changes. I also recognized the blue headdress from a visit to Dalian in May, 2013. (
Click here to see the Dalian post.)
Tibetan Song and Dance: Ballad of Prosperity. Long sleeve dancing in a group.
The group posed for a group photo.
It was a delightful concert and I am so glad that I attended.
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