Introduction
One of the key goals of communism is to destroy traditional culture. When the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) came to power, it set out to destroy all forms of tradition—including the arts. The Chinese regime has done this deliberately to disconnect the Chinese people from their heritage and the divine.The competition will be held in New York state Sept. 2–5. The Epoch Times and sister media outlet NTD will livestream the final round of the competition, as well as a technical showcase from previous gold award winners and the awards ceremony, at 1 p.m. ET on Sept. 5.
About the Competition
The classical Chinese dance competition is one in a series of international cultural and arts events aimed at promoting traditional culture. In China, this culture has been all but destroyed by the Chinese Communist Party over the past several decades. The events are hosted by NTD.Classical Chinese dance is an expressive dance form rooted in 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture. Organizers say the competition aims to foster cultural exchange and promote the authentic traditional art of classical Chinese dance. The judging criteria will focus on bearing, form, and techniques that are characteristic of classical Chinese dance.
Where to Watch on Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. ET
Schedule
Final: 1 p.m.–6 p.m. ET Special Program on Classical Chinese Dance: 6 p.m.–7 p.m. ET Technical Showcase and Awards Ceremony: 7 p.m.–7:45 p.m. ET
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