The Federation of Chinese Associations (FCCCI) of the ACT presents a vibrant display of traditional Chinese culture, featuring the dynamic rhythms of the waist‑drum dance, elegant classical dance and impressive martial arts demonstrations. With colourful costumes, festive energy and rich cultural symbolism, the performance highlights the diversity and beauty of Chinese heritage. Audiences can expect lively music, expressive movement and a joyful celebration that brings centuries‑old traditions to life in the heart of Canberra.
PROGRAM
1:00PM – FCCCI Waist drum dance
1:10PM – 32-Form Tai Chi Sword
1:15PM – HuaCai Band Ensemble: ‘Butterfly Lovers + Pavilion Meeting’
1:25PM – 13-Form Tai Chi: ‘My Motherland’
1:30PM – Sunshine Dance Team: ‘Longing’
1:35PM – Square Dance ‘Ode to Plum Blossoms’
1:40PM – HuaCai Choir
1:50PM – ACT Chinese Opera
2:05PM – Youth Dance Team ‘Elephant King’s Journey’
2:10PM – Canberra Orient Star Arts Troupe
2:40PM – Fitness Ball
2:45PM – Uyghur Dance
2:50PM – Kung Fu Fan Performance
2:55PM – Wuyue Dance Team: ‘Graceful – For You’
3:00PM – Solo: ‘Searching for My Heart’ and ‘Waiting for You’
3:10PM – Chinese Opera
3:15PM – Qingyi Troupe performs an excerpt from ‘The Phoenix Returns to Its Nest’
3:25PM – Duet (Zhao Bin and Liu Ying): Waiting for My Beloved