31.08.2007 (12:00 - 20:00)

Program at Kontula Shopping Center, Friday, 31st August 2007

Nuorisotalo

11.30-20.00 Chinese tea tasting
12.00 Chinese children's movie
16.00 Chinese movie for children and adults
18.15 Lecture by Kristiina Mäntynen: Chinese feng shui
19.15 Lecture by Jukka Karvonen: ”Cycling through China”

Outside stage

14.00 Welcome to the Chinese Culture Festival! Presentation of festival program and performers
Lion and dragon dance (Tai Shin Mun)
Taiji and kungfu performances throughout the whole day
17.30 Opening ceremony of the Chinese Culture Festival Helsinki Main Event
17.40 Opening speech, Mayor of Helsinki Jussi Pajunen
Chinese Kunqu Opera's opening ceremony
18.05 Welcoming speech, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of China to Finland Mrs. Ma Keqing
Welcoming speeches, Kontula Shopping center and Finn-Sino Association

Library

Photo exhibition, The Many Faces of Beijing
Literature about China
Chinese stories for children
14.30 Lecture: Helena Hallenberg: Chinese food and its health benefits

Lähiöasema

14.00 Activities for children

Metrokappeli

15.30 Chinese music

Other activities:
Chinatown market place, where you can find Chinese food, gifts, furniture etc.
Calligraphy
Kunqu Opera face painting demonstration

Wenla

20.00 Chinese karaoke

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