The 2016 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala: A Grand Banquet for Chinese Students
The 2016 Mid-Autumn Festival Gala: A Grand Banquet for Chinese Students
Among all of the traditional Chinese festivals, the mid-autumn festival is the grandest one. It is a holiday when families reunite to have a family dinner and enjoy the wonderful full moon. But for all of the Chinese students in Syracuse, this year’s mid-autumn festival was especially different since we’re far from home. Fortunately, thanks to the Syracuse University Chinese Student and Scholars Association, there was a mid-autumn festival gala where Chinese students could celebrate the festival together and enjoy the warmth of family in Syracuse.
The gala, which took place on September 23, featured many amazing performances from Chinese students. Hundreds gathered in the Goldstein Auditorium looking forward to the night’s events. Here are some photos from the night’s events.
The Mid-autumn festival began with Jinghong Dance. Three women wearing traditional Chinese clothing performed a traditional folk dance to beautiful, national music. Everything was so beautiful and harmonious.
Wu Yuqing played the guitar and sang a song called “On the Way.” It was a song imbued with sympathy and love. Yuqing flawlessly interpreted the song and inspired us to keep on going.
Wu Yuqing played the guitar and sang a song called “On the Way.” It was a song imbued with sympathy and love. Yuqing flawlessly interpreted the song and inspired us to keep on going.
Wu Yuqing played the guitar and sang a song called “On the Way.” It was a song imbued with sympathy and love. Yuqing flawlessly interpreted the song and inspired us to keep on going.
“Audition” is a sketch comedy show that tells a story about three actors applying for leading man in a movie. During the interview section, a movie director asked those actors to perform many wired and funny plots, which amused audience members.
The Jiu Ge Chinese Clothing Club, an organization on campus, performed “Old Photo,” a dance performance telling stories about friendship. When I watched it, it reminded me of the experiences I’ve had so far with my classmates. I believe everyone got moved by their dance.
The Jiu Ge Chinese Clothing Club, an organization on campus, performed “Old Photo,” a dance performance telling stories about friendship. When I watched it, it reminded me of the experiences I’ve had so far with my classmates. I believe everyone got moved by their dance.
The highlight of the evening was the magic show performed by Feiyu Chang. The show started with an interaction between the magician and a randomly selected audience member. During the show, he surprised everyone by just using a set of cards, but still pulled off an impressive performance that amazed the audience.
The highlight of the evening was the magic show performed by Feiyu Chang. The show started with an interaction between the magician and a randomly selected audience member. During the show, he surprised everyone by just using a set of cards, but still pulled off an impressive performance that amazed the audience.
The last program w “The Voice,” which mixed many Chinese pop songs together. The gala ended with the beautiful song.
