Schedule:

Aug 12, 2023

10:30 - 11:30 - The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York

Founded in 1961, the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York is one of the oldest and largest Chinese orchestras in the United States playing Cantonese traditional music. They play practically every type of Chinese musical instruments. Their performance features various traditional Chinese instruments and a wide variety of compositions, from ancient Chinese to modern classical. www.chinesemusic.org

11:30 - 12:30 - Opening Ceremonies

The Malaysian United Group Dragon Team leads the teams of racers to the main stage to welcome all and together with invited dignitaries, officially kicks-off the 31st Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York with a dragon eye dotting ceremony and a performance on stage.

1:00 - 1:15

1. Thai dance “Nan Ban Suen Toy” by Lady Yaya - 5 Mins
2. Chinese dance “Moon girl in the sky“ by Ms. Dorgus Ng - 4 Mins
3. Moon represents my heart and Friend (Cantonese song) sung by Fernando Blanco - 6 Mins

1:15 - 2:00 - Violinist Extraordinaire Daisy Jopling

Performing solo or with a group - Daisy Jopling & her Band play rock arrangements of great classical pieces, spiced up with some gypsy music, Irish folk music, tango and original compositions. Their latest album Who's Who, original violin arrangements of great songs by The Who, was released in September of 2019. www.daisyjoplingband.com

2:00 - 3:00 - Classical Chinese Dance in Hanfu

Performing a Classical Chinese Dance duet and solo dance in Hanfu. Stina Wen and Wei Guo combine elements of martial arts, ballet, and folk dance, creating a captivating and visually stunning art form. Both dancers will also be dressed in Hanfu, which refers to the traditional clothing worn by the Han Chinese, enhancing the performance's cultural authenticity and expressing inner emotions to outer beauty through precise and refined movements. Instagram @stinastinawen

3:00 - 4:00 - Afro Dominicano

Performing traditional folkloric roots music from the Dominican Republic with Afro-beats, reggae, calypso, samba, Funk, Punk rock, and other Caribbean rhythms. Their original songs were written and arranged by the Band and a few cover songs were renditions of the music they grew up listening to as Dominicans living in the U.S.A. The band is composed of Vocalists, Accordion, Guitar, bass, drums, Guira, and Tambora. https://linktr.ee/afrodominicano

4:00 - 5:00 - NY Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Association

This Shaolin Kung Fu team will entertain the audience with its kung fu demonstration filled with punches and kicks. www.newyorkshaolintemple.com

11:00am - 4:00pm On Stage & Roaming on the Festival grounds Jonathan Kruk - Master Storyteller

Jonathan has long enchanted children with finger fables, story theater, myths, medieval legends and the lore of the Hudson River. A full-time storyteller since 1989, he’s appeared at thousands of schools, libraries, festivals, and historic sites, many in Queens. He will tell Dragon Tales for children and families, and story theater, featuring how dragon boat racing started.

Aug 13, 2023

11:00 - 12:00 - Traditional Chinese Instruments Siblings

Performing the combination of the Guzheng (Chinese Zither) and Dizi (Chinese Transverse Flute), which can create a beautiful and harmonious blend of sounds. The Guzheng from Helen Bao, with its rich and resonant tones, provides a solid foundation and melodic structure, while the Dizi from Joshua Bao, adds a delicate and expressive element to the ensemble. This combination can be particularly effective in capturing the essence of traditional Chinese music and creating an energetic and surging atmosphere, reminiscent of both traditional Chinese music and the exhilarating Festival of Dragon Boat Racing.

12:00 - 12:15

1. Thai cultural group dance "RakThai” by Ms. Jirakit - 3 Mins
2. Shanghai Night Dance by Ms. Ying Huan - 4 Mins
3. Kong Fu (Chinese military police boxing) by Mr. Matt Zhang - 7 Mins

12:15 - 1:30 - Musical Performance by The Latin Jazz Express, a Tribute to the 100th anniversary of Tito Puente

1:30 - 2:30 - An International Dance Hour Featuring Extraordinary Performances; New York Chinese Cultural Center - Dance China NY

DANCE CHINA NY, the resident touring dance company at the New York Chinese Cultural Center, was founded in 1973 in NYC. Its dancers include internationally-renowned artists from mainland China, Taiwan and the U.S. Performing a vast range of Chinese dance and Beijing opera styles, DANCE CHINA NY transports audiences to a world of colorful myths, historical drama, and timeless beauty, weaving a vibrant vision of China’s ancient indigenous folk cultures. Noted for pieces with powerful grace and contained elegance. www.nychineseculturalcenter.org

Traditional Japanese Dancer Junko Fisher, Queens based Okinawan/Japanese traditional dancer and folk singer performing a brief traditional dance. www.Junkofisher.com

2:30 - 3:30 Afro Dominicano

Performing traditional folkloric roots music from the Dominican Republic with Afro-beats, reggae, calypso, samba, Funk, Punk rock, and other Caribbean rhythms. Their original songs were written and arranged by the Band and a few cover songs were renditions of the music they grew up listening to as Dominicans living in the U.S.A. The band is composed of Vocalists, Accordion, Guitar, bass, drums, Guira, and Tambora. https://linktr.ee/afrodominicano

3:30 - 4:00 - Manhattan Taiko - Taiko Drummers Perform

A group dedicated to the art of traditional Japanese Taiko drumming. The group consists of a mixture of both new and seasoned drummers, practicing regularly and performing at celebrations and events around NYC and beyond.

4:00 - 5:00 - NY Shaolin Temple Kung Fu Association

This Shaolin Kung Fu team will entertain the audience with its kung fu demonstration filled with punches and kicks. www.newyorkshaolintemple.com

11:00am - 4:00pm - On Stage & roaming on the Festival grounds Jonathan Kruk - Master Storyteller

Jonathan has long enchanted children with finger fables, story theater, myths, medieval legends and the lore of the Hudson River. A full-time storyteller since 1989, he’s appeared at thousands of schools, libraries, festivals, and historic sites, many in Queens. He will tell Dragon Tales for children and families, and story theater, featuring how dragon boat racing started

Date: August 13 - 15, 2023

Location:  Flushing Meadows Corona Park - Grand Central Pkwy., Whitestone Exwy. bet. 111 St. and College Point Blvd., Park Drive E., Queens

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