Members from the Chinese Elderly Art Group and the UK Zimmers dance during the one-night show named "East meets West" in London, Britain, March 30, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
It is the first time the two unfamous dance groups shared a London stage and their enthusiasm for life, said Christine Yau, chairwoman of the Chinese Community Center, which has invited the Art Group to London.
"This year the celebration of Chinese culture in Britain centers mostly around Olympics, with young people as the major participants. I think the old people should not be forgotten, hence the idea of inviting the Chinese Elderly Art Group over to Britain. It's a wonderful night and very moving too," she noted.
The special performance is part of the "China in London" cultural season and marks the unique collaboration between Eastern and Western Culture.
The show is one of the highlights of the events happening across London for this year's China in London season. Now in its third successful year the two-month season kicked off with the Chinese lantern lighting ceremony at Oxford Circus and the Chinese New Year celebrations and includes events at cultural institutions, galleries, museums and visitor attractions.
China in London aims to give Londoners the opportunity to discover more about the breadth of Chinese culture and traditions and to engage businesses and creative organizations in China.
Members from the Chinese Elderly Art Group perform during the one-night show named "East meets West" in London, Britain, March 30, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)
(Xinhua News Agency March 31,2008)