BART Brings in the Year 4702; Chinese New Year Celebration.News Editors OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 2004 On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, a spectacular array of dancing lions, karate chops, colorful costumes and the harmonic beat of traditional Chinese music Chinese music, the classical music forms of China. Origins and Characteristics Chinese music can be traced back as far as the third millennium B.C. and singing will dazzle cute kids and on-lookers as BART helps wrap up two weeks of Chinese New Year's celebrations to bring in the Year of the Golden Monkey. BART didn't monkey around when putting together this event. BART's Department Manager of Customer Service and event organizer Julie Yim says guests will enjoy professional Kung fu kung fu Pinyin gongfu Chinese martial art that is simultaneously a spiritual and a physical discipline. It has been practiced at least since the Zhou dynasty (1111–255 BC). demonstrations, a Chinese orchestra The term Chinese orchestra can refer to either:
According to recent archaeological findings, ancient Chinese music was much more developed and sophisticated than playing traditional Chinese instruments, a spring dance performed by Fruitvale Elementary School ''' Fruitvale Elementary is a public elementary school in Fruitvale, British Columbia part of School District 20 Kootenay-Columbia. ''' and the melodic voice of Chinese-style opera singer and BART's Transit Information Center manager, Elsie Hsieh. "We invite schools from all over to watch," Yim said. "My favorite My Favorite is an independent synthpop band from Long Island, New York. They released two CDs: Love at Absolute Zero and Happiest Days of Our Lives. My Favorite broke up on September 14, 2005, when singer Andrea Vaughn left the band. thing about this event -- the kids and the seniors. It's so much fun watching them interact!" Yim said. BART Police Chief Gary Gee will emcee the event. BART General Manager Thomas E. Margro and Alameda County Supervisors Keith Carson and Alice Lai-Bitker will also participate. BART invites the media and public to watch the fun and festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. while sipping and munching on free refreshments from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the plaza level above the Lake Merritt BART station located at 800 Madison St. in downtown Oakland.
WHAT: CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Music, Dance, Kung Fu Demonstrations & Free
Refreshments
WHEN: Tuesday, February 10, 2004
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: Lake Merritt BART Station
Plaza Level (Street Level)
800 Madison
Oakland, CA
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