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Submitted by V-ster on Thu, 01/12/2006 - 7:25pm.
Feb 3 2006 - 2:00am

For Immediate Release
January 14, 2006
Contact: Hirsh Diamant
(360) 867-6736

Lunar New Year Celebration and Tai Ji Workshop at Evergreen

The Evergreen State College Longhouse Fri., Feb. 3, Tai Ji all-day workshop at 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sat.., Feb. 4,
Lunar New Year concert and community celebration at 2pm
Open to the public
Campus parking $1.25 on Feb.3, free on Feb. 4

The Lunar New Year, one of the most important festivals in Asia, will be celebrated at The Evergreen State College's Longhouse on Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4. Tickets for the Friday workshop are $40 ($30 students and seniors) and Saturday concert and celebration $10 ($7 students and seniors). As seating is limited, advanced tickets are recommended and are available at the Evergreen Bookstore, Orca Books and at BuyOlympia.com

Internationally acclaimed master Chungliang Al Huang will lead a Tai Ji movement workshop on Friday, Feb. 3, starting at 10 a.m. Tai Ji is a dynamic moving meditation that enhances health, wellness, and cultural connection. Chungliang is one of the most talented transformational movement-meditation teachers working today. He is the author of "Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain" and other books. Beginners and advanced students are welcome to participate.

The Community Lunar New Year Celebration and Concert are slated for Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. in the Longhouse. It will feature a traditional Lion Dance, calligraphy with Chungliang Al Huang, Japanese music and dance with Midoro Kono Thiel, Kung Fu demonstrations, and music with UW Prof. Emeritus Stuart Dempster.

Contact Hirsh Diamant (360) 867-6736 for details.

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