Chinese New Year Celebrations January 2012

Lakeside Arts Centre Broxtowe Gedling 6 January - 20 February, Friday 20 January, 10am - 5pm 1pm (Chinese language) Welcome to our Wallner Gallery, D H Lawrence Wednesday 25 January, 1pm Pavilion, Lakeside Arts Centre Djanogly Theatre, D H Free Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Chinese New Year Arts Centre Yuan-Hsiung Wang and Xue Qian Thursday 26 January, 1pm Celebrations. This stunning series of Sutton Bonington Campus, photographs are taken from a University of vast collection of images by the Also known as The Spring two documentary photographers Lunchtime Talks Yuan-Hsiung Wang and Xue with Yuan-Hsiung Qian. Both are concerned to Wang and Xue Qian capture the rapidly changing The artists will present an Festival, this is the most nature of the environment and illustrated introduction to their the way of life and culture of work, talking about how their some of the 56 different ethnic images aim to capture the widely celebrated event groups who live in China. changing face of China, Chinese

Cover image: Yuan-Hsiung and Xue Qian. and Xue Cover image: Yuan-Hsiung landscape, and Chinese culture following 30 years of rapid in the Asian calendar. growth which has resulted in China being the world’s second In 2012 we look forward to welcoming the Year of the Dragon. Traditionally a family largest economy. celebration, the partner organisations invite individuals, friends and families to come together at a series of events and workshops across Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham Please note the first event on Friday 20 will be in Chinese and Rushcliffe where you can be introduced to crafts and music, exhibitions and without translation; the second enjoy our spectacular fireworks finale at Highfields Park. and third events will have English translation as required.

Grateful thanks to The Confucius Institute, The School of Contemporary Chinese Studies and Faculty of Engineering

Chinese paper lanterns Important warning , Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue and The University of Nottingham do not support the use or sale of lanterns from Highfiwelds Park. Please note that University of Nottingham Security staff will be patrolling the park and anyone selling these lanterns will be asked to leave. The launching of lanterns is also prohibited for reasons of health and safety.

01 02 Friday 6 January - Rong Tao’s very full programme Broxtowe Saturday 14 January, 10am - Saturday 14 January, 10.30am - Sunday 12 February will involve him developing a Intergenerational 1.00pm and 2pm - 5pm 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm Choreographer in Residence in number of new works in 2012, Bartons Sports and Social Beeston Town Hall, Old Council including with students from Workshop Nottingham and Charnwood Programme Club, 63 High Road, Chilwell, Chamber, Foster Avenue, Oak Field School which will NG9 4AJ Beeston NG9 1AB contribute to a performance For the first year Broxtowe Rong Tao at the Episodes platform at Borough Council are pleased to Suitable for all aged *4+ Suitable for everyone aged *6+ We are delighted to welcome Nottingham Playhouse; creating invite families and individuals to a return visit from Chongqing 2 new pieces with more than 40 get more involved in the Chinese Processional Musical based dancer and choreographer members of the Dance4 CAT New Year celebrations through Rong Tao, who will be working Artwork Soundscapes (Centre for Advanced Training); a programme of half day with many different groups in Workshop and of China and making new work with workshop opportunities. Nottingham and Charnwood Parade Join classically trained Chinese dancers in Charnwood which Booking is essential. during a 6-week East Join artist Melvyn Rawlinson musician Ling Peng for a musical will feature at the outdoor stage Midlands residency. and create some processional journey using the sounds of celebrations on 29 January. *Please note that all children under 16 must be accompanied artworks inspired by the colour, China interwoven with inspiring traditions and symbolism of stories and myths. Participants Tao will also be visiting a by a responsible adult Chinese New Year. Following are encouraged to bring their number of primary schools in Tickets: £3.00 (£2.50 for Leisure the workshops your artworks own instruments or are welcome the area, as well as participating Card Holders) per workshop will be stored until the day of the to use the Chinese Percussion in the Meander Theatre week To book: contact the Heritage Chinese New Year celebrations in instruments available. A fun which will involve young adults Team on 01773 717353 or Beeston (Saturday 28 January). interactive workshops for those with learning difficulties, and email [email protected] You will then meet the artist at who enjoy musical improvisation contributing to the Nottingham 10.40am in Broadgate Park to and experimentation. Who knows Confucius Institute Family be part of a procession along where this musical journey may Workshop Day at Lakeside the pedestrian High Road and take you? on 22 January. Workshops into Beeston Square, led by an elegant Geisha. The artwork will and Drop-in be yours to keep following the Saturday 21 January, 10am - event. Don’t forget to ‘dress for 12.30pm and 1.30pm - 4.00pm mess’ on the day. Durban House Heritage Centre, Activities Road, Eastwood NG16 3DZ Suitable for children aged *5 - 10 years and their families A Taste of China at Durban House A fun half day workshop for children and their families / carers. Join Ling Peng and get a good ‘taste of China’ through music, storytelling, arts workshops and even a bit of Dragon Dancing.

03 04 Sunday 22 January, 1 - 3pm Sunday 22 January, Saturday 28 January, Beeston Square, 10am - 1.00pm Angear Visitor Centre, Djanogly 2pm - 4pm 10am - 4.00 pm Theatre and Performing Arts Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Free 10.00 Meet the giant Chinese God of Good Fortune Choi Sun Studio Lakeside Arts Centre, West Park, 10.15 Traditional Lion Dance with the Notts and Derby 7 Star Broxtowe Borough Council in University Park, Nottingham, Road, Praying Mantis Kung Fu School NG7 2RD Rushcliffe Borough partnership with the Beeston Bid 10.30 The Mayor of Broxtowe, Councillor Jacky Williams, will Council and Rushcliffe and Bartons, welcome you to a Free open proceedings Play Forum present vibrant celebration for Chinese Nottingham Free New Year featuring entertainment 10.35 red Lantern Dance by Du Dan from Chinese, Japanese and 10.40 Chinese Dance inspired performance by Push Confucius Institute Tibetan cultures – including presents a Family Chinese New Year some old favourites and new 10.50 Chinese New Year family procession from Broadgate Workshops Play Afternoon surprises! We are particularly Park, led by an elegant Geisha Afternoon A great chance for families in pleased to welcome Beijing 10.50 Kung Fu demonstration by the Notts and Derby 7 Rushcliffe to have a go at a All are welcome to drop in trained dance artist Fan Mang Star Praying Mantis School. range of Chinese-inspired arts Workshops and participate in sessions Mang as we launch a year of 11.10 and craft activities, as well as the Chinese New Year family procession in Beeson Square. run by staff and students from events that celebrate the link opportunity to listen to traditional 11.15 School dance performance by pupils from the University of Nottingham’s from the Beijing to the Chinese stories and music from and Drop-in rylands Junior School Confucius Institute who Olympics. the musician and storyteller will introduce several 11.30 Dragon Dance by the Chinese Student and Ling Peng. Please note that traditional Chinese art and Scholars Association all children under 16 must be Activities cultural ceremonies. Watch Beeston Chinese 11.45 Chinese Community Association Choir and accompanied by a responsible demonstrations, and then have Tai Chi Fan Dance adult Lantern Trail, a go. Please note it may be 10am - 3.30pm 12.10 Diablo Performance by Fan Mang Mang necessary to wait to participate Follow the lantern trail throughout 12.20 Tibetan Dance by Du Dan in some crafts activities, and the town and visit all businesses it will be necessary to book to displaying lanterns in their 12.30 Marshall arts demonstration by Chilwell Olympia Karate participate in the Fan Dance window. If you collect enough School led by Pasqualino Mura to celebrate the link Workshop stamps, you can claim your free between the Beijing and London Olympics 2012. gift at the Chinese Cultural Event 12.50 Traditional Chinese Sword Dance with Fan Mang Mang 1pm - 3pm at Bartons from 12noon until 1.00 Beeston Square event ends Paper cutting and paper folding 3.30pm. Collect your lantern 1pm - 3pm trail instructions and map from Calligraphy Beeston Square during the morning event between 10am 1.30pm and 2.30pm and 1.00pm. Fan dance demonstration by Rong Tao 1.45pm Fan dance workshop led by Rong Tao (booking required) 1.30pm and 2.15pm Tai chi 1pm - 3pm Chinese tea ceremony Chinese New Year Celebrations 05 06 Saturday 28 January, Workshops: Performances and Programme Don’t forget to…. 12 noon - 4.00pm • Chinese Arts and Crafts Demonstrations 12.30 Lion Dance in the TH Barton Hall • claim your prize if you have with Jennifer Liau • Vintage puppets of the Beijing 12.30 God of Good Fortune, Choi Sun explored the Beeston Chinese cultural Opera (puppeteer Melvyn Lantern Trail! • Chinese Brush Painting 1.00 event at bartons Rawlinson) gracefully express Beijing Puppets and Music in the Sports and Social Club 63 High Road, Chilwell, with Lijie Plant, • buy your Chinese New year the Chinese Classical Music 1.20 Bicycle Stories in the Sports and Social Club souvenirs for the Year of the NG9 4AJ • Calligraphy with volunteers and played by Ling Peng on Erhu 1.30 Tai Chi workshop in TH Barton Hall Dragon at out our trinket stall FREE staff from the Chinese School (a demonstration specially 1.30 elegant Geisha • Traditional Chinese devised for Broxtowe’s • enjoy hot drinks and Chinese Broxtowe Borough Council in Paper Folding 2012 Chinese New Year 2.00 Beijing Puppets and Music in the Sports and Social Club Food on site partnership with Beeston Bid • Dragon Mask workshop Celebrations) 2.20 The Story of the Dragons Pearl in the Sports and Bartons invite families and with Professor Popup’s • Bicycle Stories ‘How the and Social Club Booking is not required, individuals to attend an afternoon but do arrive early to avoid workshop team Chinese years Were Named’ 2.30 God of Good Fortune, Choi Sun of interactive workshops and with Melvyn Rawlinson. disappointment as the venue has performances including: • Introduction to the traditional 2.40 Lion Dance in the TH Barton Hall a limited capacity. All children Tea Ceremony and tasting Kamishibai is a traditional 3.00 Beijing Puppets and Music in the Sports and Social Club (under 16) must be accompanied opportunities with Jujie Li Japanese style of storytelling from the beginning of the last 3.20 Bicycle Stories in the Sports and Social Club by an adult. For further • Join Du Dan for a gentle 30 century when peddling sweet information including disabled minute Tai Chi workshop 3.30 Tai Chi workshop in TH Barton Hall sellers enticed their young access, please contact the 3.30 elegant Geisha • Share information about customers with promises Broxtowe Arts and Events team Chinese New Year and of fantastic stories told with Tel: 0115 917 3695 other Spring Festivals with picture cards, from the back Email: [email protected] volunteers from the community of their bike Web: www.broxtowe.gov.uk celebration group • Ling Peng will tell the Bartons is a 5 minute walk from enchanting story of the Beeston Square along Chilwell Dragons Pearl… a traditional Road. There is an Indigo 5 and haunting tale from Barton Bus Service which is Chinese culture available from the Beeston Bus • Traditional Lion Dance by the Station every 7 minutes. £2 Notts and Derby 7 Star Praying public parking is available on site Mantis Kung Fu School at Bartons. • Giant God of Good Fortune Choi Sun

07 08 Saturday 28 January Sunday 29 January 1 - 5pm, Lakeside Arts Centre and Angear Visitor Centre, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold Highfields Park Lakeside Arts Centre Arnot Hill Park Bowls Pavilion and Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre Free Free 10am - 12 noon, Meet the Notts Highfields Lake Anaconda Dragon Gedling Borough Council and Boat Team Gedling Play Forum present Dragon Boat Following their training session, Chinese Dragons and Lanterns Training there’s an opportunity to meet A fabulous opportunity for Gedling families to hear Wrap up warmly and enjoy this members of the prize-winning traditional Chinese stories and a variety of Chinese unusual opportunity to see Notts Nottinghamshire Anaconda inspired arts and crafts activities including lantern- Anaconda Dragon Boat team in Dragon Boat Team in the Angear making and dragon themed costumes. training on Highfields Lake. Visitor Centre together with one of their amazing 45 foot long Dragon Boats and find out about 11am - 1pm Targeted session for SEN children this terrific sport which has its and their families roots in ancient China. 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Hourly workshop sessions in 1.30pm - 4.30pm, costume making and Storytelling Angear Visitor Centre, Please note there is limited capacity Lakeside Arts Centre and booking is required. 4.45pm Traditional Lion Dance in the Make your own Dragon Civic Centre entrance hall. A make and take crafts workshop for children and families; please note it may 5.15pm Lantern parade around the lake be necessary to wait to participate in this session at peak times. Places will be limited at all workshops. To book a place or to find out more call 0115 9013714 or visit www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure

09 10 Sunday 29 January, Performance programme • Nottingham Chinese School 4.30pm - 6pm from 4.30pm: music and dance performance Highfields Park next to D H • Dragon Dance by the Chinese • Images of China by Yuan- Lawrence Pavilion, Lakeside Students and Scholars Hsiung Wang and Xue Qian Arts Centre Association accompanied by traditional Free • Lion Dance by Notts and Derby Chinese music performed 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu Zhang and Hulusi by Miss Year of the Dragon School Siming Ma and Miss Beibei Yeli Spring Festival • Premieres of new dance works • Charnwood Dance Company Celebrations by Dance4 CAT (Centre for new work created by Rong Tao Advanced Training) created Fireworks Finale by Rong Tao Fireworks at 6pm by Crescendo • Rylands Junior School dance Fireworks Spectacular across Fireworks performance the Lake at 6pm, created Compere: BBC Radio • Fan Mang Mang traditional for Lakeside by Crescendo Nottingham’s Richard Spurr. dance performance Fireworks.

Join our Year of the Dragon Outdoor Celebrations involving music and dance performed by members of our visiting international Chinese community and local community, featuring traditional Lion dance and Dragon Dances, and including the first ever performances of several new works created especially for young dancers by visiting professional choreographer Rong Tao from Chongqing.

Remember to wrap up warmly, because the weather in January can be very unpredictable!

11 12 Broxtowe Borough Council have her with us this year as we Dance Residencies celebrate the link between the Beijing and London Olympics Fan Mang Mang 2012. Dance Residency, Rylands Junior Push Residency, School Push Dance Group are an innovative company of learning In the three weeks prior to the disabled adults from the Chinese New Year events, Barncroft Day Centre who dance artist Fan Mang Mang will will be working with Chinese be working with children from dance artist Du Dan throughout Rylands Junior School to create January to create a Chinese an original dance piece fusing and contemporary dance fusion traditional Chinese Folk Dance which will be showcased at the and contemporary practice. Beeston Chinese New Year Pupils will present this new work event at 10.40am, Saturday 28 at the Beeston Square event at January at Beeston Square. 11.15am, Saturday 28 January and at the Lakeside finale on For more information contact the Sunday 29 January. Fan Mang Broxtowe Arts and Events team: Mang is a professional dancer, Tel: 0115 917 3695 teacher and choreographer Email: [email protected] who studied traditional Chinese Web: www.broxtowe.gov.uk Dance at the Beijing Dance Academy. We are thrilled to

Friday 3 February, 7pm Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham Nottingham Confucius Institute (NCI), The School of Contemporary Chinese Studies and Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) present Chinese New Year Gala 2012 Featuring Weinan Teachers’ University Art Troupe Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) Running time: approximately 110 minutes including interval To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, The University of Nottingham students are joining Weinan University Art Troupe to present the Chinese New Year Gala 2012. Twenty talented performers from Weinan in north western China will be here to show you the dazzling talents which have seen them win various awards at both provincial and national levels. Performances include traditional and modern Chinese music, song and dance, Peking opera, Chinese martial arts, calligraphy, and musical instrument pieces. A magical performance promising fun for all the family!

To book: Telephone 0115 8467777