Chinese Culture on Display During Pre-Holiday Concert at UK Chandler Hospital

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2015) — An ensemble of youth from the Chinese Music, Dance and Arts Program (CMDAP) of Lexington will perform traditional Chinese music and dance at the Pavilion A atrium of the UK Chandler Hospital at noon, Sunday, Nov. 22.  

Presented by the UK Arts in HealthCare program, students of the CMDAP will play the pear-shaped pipa, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, and perform cultural dances, including the popular Taiji Chinese fan dance, which incorporates martial arts movement. They will model traditional Chinese attire and customs. Students from Garth Elementary School will join the students in singing traditional American holiday carols to conclude the performance. The 45-minute show is free and open to the public.

The Chinese Music, Dance, and Arts Program (CMDAP) encourages students to get to know Chinese cultures and develop their interests through learning Chinese music concepts, dances, percussion instruments and visual arts. Eligible students are ages 4 and older and may come from any cultural heritage or background. For more information, visit www.lexcmdap.com.

The UK Arts in HealthCare program strives to create a healing environment for patients and visitors through multiple forms of art distributed throughout the facilities. The program features exhibits from local, international and national artists, as well as a schedule of live musical performances and volunteer opportunities. For more information, click here.

MEDIA CONTACT: Elizabeth Adams, elizabethadams@uky.edu