It was not only a celebration of the Year of the Dog; it was a continuing celebration of culture, of family, of community, and of young talents. It was one of the best gatherings in the Asian American community held at Baha'i Center on January 28, where families with their young and old members, as well as friends created dumplings for everyone to share. There was a bowl or two of varied food items from each family or guest who came. The parents were teaching their children how to fill and paste dumplings. Each person had a big smile on his/her face; happiness, cooperation, and laughter were the order of the day.
Then the program presented a wealth of talents in the Chinese American community in the Greater Madison area. The language used was mostly Chinese, but everyone understood. Tim Urbonya's songs talked about the influence of Chinese culture on his being. His music and lyrics expressed a huge part of his soul. Dalian's Hua Mulan Dance Troupe was a blast; Madison Fine Arts Preschool students were truly the finest in their class; the piano and pipa selections showed mastery of the strings; and Directors Huang Ping, Xiaoli Wu, and Huang Jin Xue must be proud of their students!
Everyone went home with good memories. Everyone hoped to come back next year for yet another celebration of culture! |
