2009 Phoenix Chinese Week Events Schedule
PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK 200930th Anniversary of
Phoenix & Taipei Sister Cities
YEAR OF THE OX
JANUARY 26 through FEBRUARY 8, 2009
JANUARY 26 through FEBRUARY 8, 2009
Phoenix Chinese Week Committee, in cooperation with the Phoenix Sister Cities Commission, Phoenix Sister Cities Taipei Committee, City of Taipei and Taipei City Council is proud to present PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK 2009, a series of cultural, social and educational events celebrating the rich and diverse Chinese ethnic and cultural heritage of 5,000 years. Phoenix Chinese Week 2009 events will be held throughout the greater Phoenix area from January 26th thru February 8th. 2009. Highlights of this tribute to the Valley's Chinese community, Phoenix's Sister Cities of Taipei, Taiwan, will include a three-day Culture and Cuisine Festival, a variety performance show from Taipei, Taiwan; Children's Pavilion and a Chinese New Year Banquet to celebrate the Lunar Festival. Phoenix Chinese Week 2009 will also be a special double celebration to honor the 30th Anniversary of Phoenix and Taipei Sister Cities' long lasting relationship and friendship established in 1979.
The Chinese New Year is traditionally celebrated on the first day of the first lunar moon. In Chinese, the lunar New Year is known as "Spring Festival". According to the Chinese Zodiac, this is the Year of the OX or Year 4707. The OX symbolizes and possesses qualities and characteristics of being patient, determined, traditional. reilable, principled, purposeful and intelligent. People born in the Year of the Ox enjoy jogging, swimming, long-distance running, interior decorating, gardening, reading, body-building, tracing family history, painting and designing. Ox's make great gardeners, carpenters, mechanics, realtors/estate agents, farmers, miners and painters. They are compatible with the Rat, Snake and Rooster, but their opposites are the Sheep, Dragon, Horse and Dog.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Octoberber 2008 to May 2009
Chinese Cultural Journeys and School Outreaches
Phoenix Chinese Week's Children's Pavilion will have Chinese Culture Journeys and School Outreaches that provide complimentary instructions and demonstrations honoring 5,000 years of Chinese culture with hands on experiences of Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting, paper folding and folk arts & crafts to schools, culture events and corporations.
For more information, contact Principal Lin Ling Lee at linlinglee@hotmail.com
October 2008 to January 17th, 2009
Phoenix Chinese Week Art Contest
Students from kindergarten to ninth grade are eligible to participate in Chinese Week's Painting/Drawing Contest with the theme "What I Know about Chinese Culture".
Art Contest entry form located on 2009 Events-Forms-Info page.
The deadline for submissions is Saturday, January 17th, 2009. No extensions.
For more information, contact Nanci Carlson at nancicarlson@gmail.com or call 480-837-6502.
Monday, January 26th, 2009
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
3 p.m. Phoenix City Hall atrium 200 W. Washington St. Phoenix
A special ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the Taipei 30th Anniversary Photos Art and Culture Exhibit and the Chinese New Year with live entertainment, refreshments and to acknowledge the affiliation between Phoenix Chinese Week and the cities of Phoenix and Taipei
Monday, January 26th, 2009 thru Friday, February 6th, 2009
Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Phoenix and Taipei Sister Cities Relationship
Special Photo Art and Culture Exhibit at Phoenix City Hall
Displaying the beauty of Taipei, Taiwan culture
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F Phoenix City Hall atrium 200 W. Washington St. Phoenix
Enjoy the beauty and magnificence of our Sister City Taipei, Taiwan's brilliant sceneries, cuisine, culture, tradition, folk art and tourism displays
Free admission
Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Phoenix Chinese Week Taiji Tournament
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Bethany Church 5757 N. Central Avenue, Phx., AZ.
The Taiji tournament is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week and the Phoenix Taiji Club. There will be five competitions: Taiji Quan solo for men and women, Taiji Sword for men and women, and group Taiji Quan/Taiji Sword (3 to 6 people per group).. Everyone is welcome to join the competition and to celebrate the Year of the OX.
Admission to each competition is $5.00 per competitor.
For more information, contact Ping Hong at 602-490-8800 or 480-703-2188. email - bphong56@gmail.com or Kenny Perez at 623-332-8632.
Monday, February 2nd, 2009
Opening Reception and Press Conference
Noon Phoenix City Hall atrium 200 W. Washington St. Phoenix
The opening reception and press conference kick off the week-long celebration and activities of Phoenix Chinese Week 2009 and opening of the Taipei 30th Anniversary Photo Art and Culture Exhibit and the Chinese New Year with live entertainment, refreshments and to acknowledge the affiliation between Phoenix Chinese Week and the cities of Phoenix and Taipei.
Friday, February 6th, 2009
Official Grand Opening Ceremony
11 a.m. Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Phoenix Chinese Week Committee along with Phoenix Sister Cities, Phoenix sister cities Taipei Committee and local and Taipei dignitaries will kick off Phoenix Chinese Week 2009 Culture and Cuisine Festival. The official opening ceremony will feature lion and dragon dances, live entertainment and cultural performances.
Friday February 6th thru Sunday, February 8th, 2008
Phoenix Chinese Week's Culture and Cuisine Festival
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday
click on map for link to mapquest10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the 19th annual Phoenix Chinese Week's Culture and Cuisine Festival. Enjoy continuous live entertainment including the famous dragon and lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, folk & traditional dances, musical performances, popular Children's Pavilion and more. Shop at souvenir and arts & crafts booths, experience outstanding cultural performances and taste scrumptious and authentic Chinese cuisines. This event is free and open to the public, but parking is $5 per vehicle (partial proceeds from parking go to cultural events, education & scholarships).
The festival includes:
Taipei Dragon Boat Display February 6, 7 and 8, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Traditional dragon boat donated by the city of Taipei, Taiwan to the City of Phoenix in honor of the Phoenix and Taipei Sister Cities strong relationship.
**Please excuse the mess - The Dragon Boat is in the process of being refurbished and re-painted to bring it back to it's original state.
Children's Pavilion February 6, 7 and 8, 2009
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The Children's Pavilion provides free and exciting children's activities and instruction and demonstrations of Chinese calligraphy, translating English names into Mandarin Chinese, paper folding, dough art, paper cuttings and other cultural arts and crafts. Children of all ages can enjoy the complimentary cultural hands-on activities reflecting 5,000 years of Chinese culture, folk arts & crafts, customs and heritage.
For more information, contact Principal Lin Ling Lee at linlinglee@hotmail.com
Koi Exhibit and Auction Show
Valley of the Sun Koi Club is sponsoring the 2009 Greater Phoenix Koi auction. See quality Koi that will be auctioned on Sunday at noon. There also will be vendors from around the conuntry for all of your pond or water garden needs.
For more information, contact www.VSKC.net or Bryan McCleney at 602-989-3966.
Food Pavilion February 6, 7 and 8, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
A tour of delicious Chinese Cuisine featuring different regions and styles, including an all-vegetarian menu..
Chinese Cultural Village: Chinese Inventions and History Booth February 6, 7 and 8, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
See 5,000 years of Chinese culture on display and experience what the Chinese contributed to the world. Learn how to use the abacus - the "Chinese computer" - to solve mathematical problems and discover other inventions, including the printing block, kites, compasses and more. Glimpse the traditional attire of the different Chinese dynasties. pictures, Chinese puppets, Tangrams and other artifacts depicting the history of Chinese inventions also will be exhibited.
Photo Exhibit February 6, 7 and 8, 2009
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Featuring photos of the Chinese community in the Valley from the past to the present, showing different organizations and services at work and play.
Mah-Jong Booth
Noon - 4 p.m. Saturday February 7th and Sunday February 8th, 2009 only
Learn the art of Mah-Jong tiles as you watch demonstrations and have an opportunity to try your hand at this popular game.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Phoenix Chinese Week Volleyball Tournament
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. First Chinese Baptist Church 4910 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix
This annual event is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week and is open to the public. The registration fee is $8 per person. Only 12 teams will be accepted. Entry deadline is January 31st, 2009.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to top winners.
For entry forms and information, contact Amoy Yang at amoy_y@yahoo.com or call 623-332-5808.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Award Ceremony
Noon - 1 p.m.
Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
Phoenix Chinese Week's Painting Art Contest winners will be recognized and presented with awards and gifts.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Phoenix Cup Weiqi (GO) Open Tournament
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (On-site registration from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.)
Chinese Cultural Center 668 N. 44th St., Phoenix
This is the Fifth Phoenix Cup Weiqi (Go) Open Tournament. The tournament is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week and the AZ Go Club of AGA (American GO Association).
The tournament is free and open to the public. All games will be played according to AGA rules. The tournament will adapt the partial circulation method for the games. A totla of 3 rounds will be played.
There will be 3 sections: (A) 2d and above, (B) 5k - 1d and (C) 6k and below.
Everyone is welcome tocelebrate the Year of the Ox, and promote Weiqi (Go), an important element of Chinese Culture.
For information and registration, contact Quan Li at 602-326-7556, e-mail: quan52@gmail.com or Bill Gundberg at 480-429-0300, e-mail: bill@azgoclub.org.
Saturday, February 7th, 2009
Taipei 30th Annivesary Grand Performance ** DON'T MISS **
6:30 p.m.
Orpheum Theater 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix
Taipei 30th Anniversary Grand Performance will feature incredible variety performances by remarkable and amazing performers from Taipei, Taiwan in beautiful traditional costumes..
Admission is $15 to $35. For tickets, Call Wen Chyi Chiu at 602-418-8895 or wenchiu@cox.net , Lin Ling Lee at 602-548-8398, Jason Yee at 602-295-4094
The Convention Center box office at 602-262-7272.
Online through Ticketmaster
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1E00416CF7DA88AF?artistid=1273332&majorcatid=10005&minorcatid=0Sunday, Februay 8th, 2009
Phoenix Chinese Week Table Tennis Open
9:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phoenix Table Tennis Club at Arch Gym 1550 W. Colter St. Phoenix.
This annual event is co-sponsored by Phoenix Chinese Week and is open to the public. The registration fee is $9 per event. Entry deadline: all entries must be received before or on February 4th, 2009.
Trophies/medals will be awarded to top winners.
For entry forms and information, contact Amoy Yang at amoy_y@yahoo.com or call 623-332-5808.
Sunday, February 8th, 2009
Chinese New Year Banquet
6 p.m.- No host cocktail reception
7 p.m. - Dinner
Great Wall Restaurant 3446 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix
Celebrate Chinese New Year, Lunar Festival and the conclusion of Phoenix Chinese Week 2009, featuring a delicious and authentic 10-course banquet.
Admission is $45 per person. Due to limited seating, early reservations are requested.
For reservations or information, contact Barbara Young at 602-739-5944 or barbara.young@phoenixchineseweek.com or Eleanor Tang at 623-937-5196
PHOENIX CHINESE WEEK DRAWING
Donation: $1 (partial proceeds from raffle go to the cultural events, education & scholarships).
Raffle tickets on sale during all of the events or contact a Phoenix Chinese Week member.
Prizes:
$500 travel gift certificate at Dynamic Travel, (no cash value), courtesy of Dynamic Travel and Phoenix Chinese Week
Original painting, courtesy of artist Miranda Wong
One semester of Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture Instruction, courtesy of Principal Lin Ling Lee
$200 gift certificate, courtesy of Lee-Lee Oriental Food Market
$100 gift certificate, courtesy of Golden Jade Jewelry
Gift certificate to Mane Attraction Beauty Salon, courtesy of Kendall Ong
Restaurant gift certificates, courtesy of Chinese Restaurant Association of AZ.
Restaurant gift certificates, courtesy of Desert Jade Restaurant
Drawing will be on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at the Phoenix Chinese Week Banquet.
Need not be present to win
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