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Harmony in Tradition: The 27th Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair and Show

Sun., Feb. 4, 11 a.m.
When
Sun., Feb. 4, 2024, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Where
Carnegie Museum of Art
Tickets
This program is at capacity and tickets are no longer available. Thank you for your support!
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Join us for a mesmerizing Lunar New Year celebration where ancient Chinese traditions meet Pittsburgh’s vibrant performing arts landscape creating a world where cultural diversity shines!

The 27th Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Celebration is presented by the CASTP Organization with collaboration and support by Carnegie Museum of Art, a partnership that reinforces both organizations’ commitment to cultural exchange and mutual understanding.

Registration

This program is at capacity and tickets are no longer available. Thank you for your support!
A graphic with a dragon weaving through the PIttsburgh Skyline with the text: 2024 Greater Pittsburgh Lunar New Year Fair + Show

Schedule and Performers

Spend the afternoon immersed in an experience that brings together ancient traditions and contemporary aesthetics, fostering the collective and collaborative spirit in our community. The event is divided into two segments: the Fair and the Show, each presenting an exciting array of movement, music, and tradition.

Fair: Schedule

The fair will take place in the Hall of Sculpture.

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Kung Fu, drum dance, opening ceremony, instrument, performances
2–3 p.m.Band performance, award ceremony, speeches
4:30 p.m.Raffle and closing ceremony

Fair: Performers

#ProgramPerformer
1Waist Drum DancePittsburgh Xiaobo Waist Drum Dance Group
2Dragon and Lion DanceWin-Win Kungfu
3Bollywood MedleyBollywood Medley
4DanceEast Side Dance Group
5InstrumentFlying Strings
6Qipao ShowPittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center
7String QuartetBeo String Quartet
8Award CeremonyAward for CCAC Art Student
9Jazz BandJoe Sheehan Trio

Fair: Exhibitors

  1. The 3rd Pittsburgh Youth Painting Exhibit
  2. CASTP Organization
  3. Carnegie Museum of Art
  4. Calligraphy and Culture Exhibit
  5. Traditional Instrument Exhibit
  6. Visit Pittsburgh
  7. LingoAce
  8. PPG Industries
  9. Hungry Panda
  10. Pittsburgh Technology Council
  11. CMU Robotic

Show: Schedule

The show will take place in the Hall of Architecture. Please note, both sessions are the same series of performances.

12:30-2 p.m.First show session
3–4:30 p.m.Second show session

Show: Performers

#ProgramPerformer
1Giant Puppet DanceFalk School
2Kung Fu + Live MusicWin-Win Kungfu
3Modern Dance—Midnight AirBodiography
4Instrument—Hijaz Mandera
5Dance of Yi PeopleBodiography ft. Jin Yang
6Dance of Uyghur—Spin Spin SpinYanlai Dance Academy
7Instrument
8Dance—TaranaNiana Green ft. Company Dancers
9Instrument—Reflections on Seven Moments
10Qipao DancePittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center
11Beijing Opera—Fire from the Eastern WoodsFeihong Song + Win-Win Kung Fu
12String InstrumentBeo String Quartet
13Chorus—Ode to JoyYuge Chorus Group + Beo String Quartet

About CASTP

Founded in 1994, the CASTP organization (CASTP) is a distinguished non-profit and non-political entity, drawing its membership from a pool of highly educated and experienced professionals in diverse fields such as science, technology, finance, business, education, culture, and healthcare, primarily located in the greater Pittsburgh area. The core mission of CASTP is to foster technological advancement and scientific research, while also investing in and promoting cultural diversity and educational initiatives.