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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

In Chinese mythology, dragons are considered auspicious creatures believed to control rain, hurricanes, and bodies of water. Used throughout history as a symbol for the Emperor, dragons are held in the highest regard. Among modern Chinese, babies born in the year of the dragon are especially sought after.

The Year of the Dragon began on January 23, 2012. New Year celebrations last for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival on February 6.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit our Calendar of Events page for a complete list of upcoming events.

Migratory Journeys World Premiere Concert
Friday, March 16, 2012
6:30 PM
Fullerton Hall at The Art Institute of Chicago
$20 General Admission
$10 for CFAS and Art Institute Members

Migratory Journeys Gala Dinner
will follow immediately after the concert at:
The University Club of Chicago
76 East Monroe Street
$200 General Admission
$175 for CFAS Members

Tickets can be purchased in the CFAS Store.

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Celebrating the Chinese New Year: A concert by award-winning musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing

Saturday, January 21, 2012
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM. Doors open at 1:30
UChicago Assembly Hall
International House
1414 East 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
FREE

The Confucius Institute at the University of Chicago invites you to a Chinese New Year concert to celebrate the coming of the year of the Dragon. This concert will feature traditional Chinese music to be performed by award-winning professional musicians from the Central Conservatory of Music, one of the best of its kind in China.

For more information visit The Confucius Institute Website.

China Project: The Awakening Dragon

2011-2012 Academic Year
St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA

"China Project: The Awakening Dragon" will explore China's global impact-both past and present-while bringing into focus St. Ambrose University's commitment to intercultural engagement. View and take part in various performances, lectures, and workshops presented throughout the academic year.

For more information visit The China Project Website