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A Glimpse of China - Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival is May 9: 10:30am-5:00pm in the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.

Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 25 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the newsletter for updates.

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EVENT Schedule – Saturday, May 9: 10:30am-5:00pm

ARMORY STAGE

Time

Activity/Performance

11:30AM

Seattle Chinese Youth En-semble

12:00PM

Happy Dance Studio

12:05PM

Jin Ting Dance School

12:25PM

American Academy of Fine Arts

12:45PM

Happy Dance Studio

12:50PM

Seattle Chinese Arts Group

1:20PM

NW Wushu

1:50PM

Chinese Dance Academy

2:20PM

Chinese Wushu & Tai Chi Academy

2:50PM

Wudang Martial Arts Academy

3:20PM

Multiple Arts and Dance Groups

3:30PM

Seattle Blue Angel Group

3:40PM

Seattle Beijing Opera

3:50PM

Zhou Shen Club Seattle

4:00PM

Melody Group

 ARMORY BALCONY

  • Chinese Painting & Calligraphy - WA Chinese Artists Association
  • Children’s Painting - American Academy of Fine Arts

 VENDORS

  • 2 Guys Grill on Wheels (Outdoor)
  • American Academy of Fine Arts
  • Cancer Care Seattle
  • Chinese Outfit (Qipao)
  • Chinese Radio Seattle
  • Franco Financial Strategies
  • Grandpa’s Sweet Rice
  • Great Seattle Herald
  • International Performance Arts
  • Kathmandu Momo Cha
  • Rainbowland Arts
  • Seattle Asian Exchange
  • Sheng Mi Seattle
  • Tacos El YoYo (Outdoor)
  • Tea Fairy Culture Art Center

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OVERVIEW

Seattle Center Festál presents A Glimpse of China – Chinese Culture & Arts Festival in partnership with Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC). The festival explores traditional and contemporary influences of China, covering 5,000 years of history through folk dances, artwork, dance, and more! 

HISTORY

Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC) is 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that strives to foster understanding, friendship, and opportunities between local Chinese and American communities.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • Chinese is the most difficult language in the world.
  • Fortune cookies were not invented in China and are not served at restaurants in the country.
  • There are not just two dialects (Cantonese or Mandarin) in China.
Learn more about Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee (WCACC).
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