(BEVERLY HILLS, CA; – February 22, 2018) –
Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau (BHCVB), in partnership with China International Culture Association (CICA) and Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei Associations for Cultural Exchanges, with the support of the Chinese Consulate of Los Angeles, will host its seventh annual Chinese New Year celebration at the Saban Theatre on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2 p.m.
With the support of Delta Air Lines as the event’s official airline and sponsorship from Stefano Ricci and Two Rodeo Drive, the event will showcase 13 traditional acts. Performance highlights include: the Hebei Chang’an Golden Eagle Acrobatic Troupe demonstrating the Chinese yo-yo that blends opera, dancing, acrobatics and gymnastics, magic tricks by renown magician Li Yang, a vocal performance accompanied by the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), a ten-person martial arts demonstration and more.
“We are excited to showcase China’s beautiful culture in Beverly Hills again, further demonstrating that we are a community that welcomes visitors from around the world as we value diversity,” states Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse.
In addition to the variety show, a “Charming Jing Jin Ji” photo exhibition will be on display as well as a cultural heritage handicrafts.
Wang Jin , culture consul from Chinese Consulate General and CEO of BHCVB Julie Wagner , VP Business Development Mary Saunders announced entertainment details and further event information at the press conference.
