Syriana Etheart: Attending Preformances- Spelman Chinese Club Performance for the Lunar New Year (2 Points)
On February 19th, I attended a performance hosted by Spelman’s Chinese club in celebration of the Lunar New Year. I didn’t know exactly what to expect when I attended this event, but I was pleasantly surprised. The performance opened with members of the Chinese club and students of Chinese classes singing traditional Chinese songs and poems. I was truly amazed by the abilities of my Spelman sisters. It was amazing to see them sing and recite all in Chinese. As they were singing, I truly felt immersed in the culture. I also knew some of the girls performing, so I loved being able to support them. Following the initial presentation of songs and poems, there was a traditional dance. Members of a local Chinese culture theatre club in Atlanta came to perform for us. Before performing, the director gave us some background information on the importance of the Lunar New Year and wished us all prosperity. She also told us about the importance of traditional Chinese theatre and how...
