In the evening of September 27, the CIE and the East China Immigrants Society of Edmonton hosted a performance at the Eva O. Howard Theater. Zhejiang Normal University and China Gymnastic Skill Team put on excellent performances including the Lion dance, Gongfu, Chinese traditional dances, Chinese musical instruments and gymnastic skills. Some local artists and students from CIE also participated in the performance. All 700 seats in the theatre were sold out. The audience included many special guests. Among them were the Health Minister of Alberta, Honourable Stephen Mandel, the Associate Minister of Asia Pacific Relations of Alberta, Honorable Teresa Woo-Paw, Consul General Wang Xinping from Chinese Consulate General in Calgary. Board Chair Sarah Hoffman, other trustees and senior leaders from Edmonton Public School Board also attended the performance.
The performance celebrated the first Global Confucius Institute Day, the 9th Anniversary of ECISE as well as Alberta Culture Day.
The performance was a great success and well received by the audience. It was a wonderful opportunity for Edmontonians to enjoy Chinese culture and performing arts.