Enjoy Chinese Dances At Canadian Museum

The Chinese Ottawa Dance Troupe is a not-for-profit arts group dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and enriching our community.

Chinese dance dates back nearly 5,000 years. The various ethnic minority groups in China differ widely in their folkways and customs. They have different modes of production and life styles, as displayed in their dress and adornments, diet, housing, marriage and etiquette. The dance presentations will showcase some of that variety, both in costumes and styles of movement.

This performance of Chinese folk dance is presented in conjunction with the Museum's newest exhibition, Treasures from China, on display until October 28, 2007. Treasures from China, is a rare opportunity for visitors to see some of the finest artifacts that illuminate the cultural history of the oldest continuous civilization on earth. -- www.civilization.ca