**EVENT:** Join us for a leisurely and entertaining afternoon at the Mid-Autum Festival (Moon Festival) Presented by National Music Centre in collaboration with Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre They will celebrate the music and traditions of Canada’s Chinese and Asian communities at Studio Bell.
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a significant cultural event traditionally celebrated by Chinese and other Asian communities, symbolizing the full moon harvest, unity, harmony, and the gathering of family and friends. Displays, performances and vendors will be present for your viewing and purchasing entertainment.
**WHERE**: Studio Bell, 850 4 Street SE Calgary Meet at front entrance foyer at 12:30
**COST**: **FREE** for all yearly paid members with good attendance records. $2 fee for all others.

**WHEN:** Sunday, September 22, 2024
12:30 meet in main foyer of Studio Bell
1:00 pm go see Gan Lan Ensemble
2:45 go see Happy 50+ Association Tai Chi demonstration
3:15 wander over to the King Eddy for a happy hour drink snacks and conversation
You may want to come early or stay late to see more of the festival. Here is the schedule.

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| 10 am – 5 pm | Local Vendor Market | Level 1, Drop-in Zone |
| 10 am – 5 pm | United Calgary Chinese Association Traditional Opera Costume & Makeup Exhibition | Level 5, Cloud Lounge |
| 10:00 am | Lion Dance & Dragon Dance by Jing Wo Cultural Association | Level 1, Drop-in Zone |
| 10:30 am | Mid-Autumn Star Performance Showcase | Level 2, Performance Hall |
| 11:00 am | Peach Plum Art Academy Demonstration | Level 1, Drop-in Zone |
| 11:30 am | Kimball Theatre Organ Demonstration | Level 3, Sound Affects |
| 11:45 am | YY Music Choir Performance | Level 5, Skybridge |
| 12:30 pm | Zhao Li Dance School Performance | Level 1, Drop-in Zone |
| 12:30 pm | Calgary Galaxy Choir Performance | Level 5, Skybridge |
| 1:00 pm | **Feature Performance: Gai Lan Ensemble Gai Lan Ensemble nourishes your senses with their fresh repertoire, customized arrangements, and enthusiastic performances. Led by flutist Jiajia Li, the chamber ensemble is made up of the finest Chinese instrumentalists in Alberta. From concert hall performances to weddings and private functions, Gai Lan takes you on a specialized music journey and is guaranteed a good time.** | Level 2, Performance Hall |
| 2:00 pm | Kimball Theatre Organ Demonstration | Level 3, Sound Affects |
| 2:15 pm | Harmony The Musical Cast Performance | Level 5, Skybridge |
| 2:45 pm | **Calgary Happy 50+ Association Tai Chi Demonstration** | Level 1, Drop-in Zone |
| 3:00 pm | Calgary MRU Zhiyin Choir, MRU Joyful Notes Children's Choir, and Calgary Lady Singers Society | Level 5, Skybridge |
| 3:30 pm | Newland Senior Service Centre Performance | Level 1, Drop-in Zone |

**PARKING**: No pay street parking today (Sunday) Some city lots in surrounding area do require payment.
**CONDITIONS:** **No-shows and short-notice cancellations are recorded**. If you must cancel, please do so at least 24 - 36 hours before the event.
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**ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:** 🪶 In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge that we live, work and play on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, Piikani), the Tsuut’ina, the Îyâxe Nakoda Nations, the Métis Nation (Region 3), and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of Southern Alberta.

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