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Connecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program collections, 2015.196.45.3b, Connecticut Historical ...

Program: 2009 Chinese New Year Celebration

DistributorDistributed by Malee’s School of Tai Chi and Kung Fu (American, founded 1994)

Date2009

MediumPaper

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Credit LineConnecticut Cultural Heritage Arts Program collections

CopyrightIn Copyright

Object number2015.196.45.3a-b

DescriptionProgram for the 2009 Chinese New Year Celebration presented by Malee Khow at Malee’s School of Tai Chi & Kung Fu in Manchester, Connecticut and Asian Performing Arts. Given to Lynne Williamson of CCHAP by folk dance expert Karin Gottier.

NotesBiographical Note: Asian Performing Arts is a troupe of performers who present programs on Chinese arts including vocal and instrumental music, traditional and artistic dance, Chinese arts instruction, and martial arts. The group, based in Greater Hartford since 1997, provides educational activities for schools and cultural organizations. They often perform at Chinese New Year celebrations and the Riverfront Dragon Boat Festival. Founder and Director Stephanie Sum has also served as a language teacher for the Chinese language Academy and Chinese Cultural Center. (Source: http://www.asianperformingarts-ct.org/)

Subject Note: Malee Khow’s School of Tai Chi and Kung Fu in Manchester CT has been teaching Chinese martial art forms since 1994. Students and teachers, including Master Malee Khow, compete nationally and international, and she leads online classes and performs martial arts and cultural presentations such as the Lion Dance at Chinese New Year celebrations. In 2023 she organized the 13th New England International Chinese Martial Arts Tournament in South Windsor CT. Malee Khow has deep experience and traditional training in martial arts, and holds eminent positions in several organizations and federations in this field. She is committed to community education and provides classes at local senior centers, colleges and universities.

Additional materials exist in the CCHAP archive for this group.

Cataloging Note: This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services MA-245929-OMS-20.

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