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Programme

Main stage in Albert Park

Friday | Saturday | Sunday

International acts are highlighted in bold text.

Friday 22 February 2008

5pm   Maori greetings and blessing - Ngati Whatua Orakei
5.20pm   Tai Chi Dance
5.40pm   Chinese Henan Opera - Wang Er Feng
6pm   Chinese classical song - Fen Li
6.20pm   Cantonese Opera
6.40pm   Chinese fashion show
7pm   Beijing Opera
7.20pm   Chinese folk group dance - New Zealand Asian Culture and Arts Association
7.40pm   Face mask changer - Master Meng Xiangyi
7.50pm   Teapot pouring demonstration - Xu Hang and Wei Xiaoying
8pm   Official opening
8.20pm   Shanghai Drummers
8.45pm   Shaolin martial arts students
9.10pm   Chinese folk group dance - AUT Student Association
9.20pm   Shaolin martial arts students
9.30pm   Teapot pouring demonstration - Xu Hang and Wei Xiaoying
9.40pm   Face mask changer - Master Meng Xiangyi
9.55pm   Shanghai Drummers
 

Saturday 23 February 2008

5pm   Lotus Flower Dragon Dance
5.20pm   Chinese group dance - Parnell School
5.45pm   Classical Violin solo
6.05pm   Shanghai Drummers
6.30pm   Shaolin martial arts students
6.55pm   Chinese traditional instrument play
7.15pm   Chinese folk dance - Golden Age Dance School
7.35pm   Face mask changer - Master Meng Xiangyi
7.45pm   Teapot pouring demonstration - Xu Hang and Wei Xiaoying
8pm   Hisang Choir
8.20pm   Chinese group folk dance - Yun-Tzu Cheng-Chueh Association
8.40pm   Chinese folk song solo - Suki Peng
9pm   Phip Pop Music
9.20pm   Shaolin martial arts students
9.45pm   Teapot pouring demonstration - Xu Hang and Wei Xiaoying
9.55pm   Face mask changer - Master Meng Xiangyi
10.05pm   Shanghai Drummers
 

Sunday 24 February 2008

5pm   Mulan Fan and Sword Dance - Mulan Boxing Association
5.20pm   Shanghai Drummers
5.45pm   Shaolin martial arts students
6.10pm   White Cloud Choir
6.45pm   Chinese folk dance - Lily Flower Dance Group
7.05pm   Face mask changer - Master Meng Xiangyi
7.15pm   Teapot pouring demonstration - Xu Hang and Wei Xiaoying
7.25pm   Chinese group folk dance - Maydy Oriental Folk Dance
7.45pm   Chinese group folk dance - Yu Fen's Dance Studio
8.05pm   School Lantern Competition prize winners announced
8.20pm   Shanghai Drummers
8.45pm   Shaolin martial arts students
9.10pm   Traditional Chinese instruments play - Janet Yun Wang Group
9.30pm    Face mask changer - Master Meng Xiangyi
9.55pm   Shanghai Drummers - finale and fireworks

 

Each night there will be:

  • martial arts
  • strolling musicians
  • karaoke
  • stilt walkers
  • fortune telling.

Food and crafts stalls are located in Princes Street

Updated February 2008

 

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