Valletta will once again host spectacular Chinese cultural and artistic presentations on 8 and 9 February as the Chinese Spring Festival draws nearer.

The China Cultural Centre and the Valletta local council will join forces in presenting the fourth edition of the event entitled 2010 Valletta Chinese Spring Festival, to share the joy and happiness of the Chinese New Year of Tiger on the lunar calendar of 2010.

On Monday, 8 February at 10.30am, a group of 30 artists from the most prestigious cultural entities in China, such as China National Acrobatic Troupe, Beijing Dance Academy and China Opera and Dance-Drama Company in China’s capital city Beijing will be officially kicking off the 2010 Valletta Chinese Spring Festival with an opening performance featuring a grand celebration of the Chinese performing arts at the newly renovated St George’s Square. It will then be followed by a fancy parade along Republic Street, Merchants Street and the Upper Barrakka Gardens. It will be an opportunity not to be missed as THE lion dance, Chinese acrobatic stunts, changing faces skill, Chinese classical dance and dazzling costumes will definitely be a feast for the eyes.

On Tuesday, 9 February at 8pm, the artists will proudly present at the Mediterranean Conference Centre the crème de la crème of China’s performing arts, such as acrobatics, martial arts, Chinese classical dance and music. One of the highlights is Balancing on Single Hand, the once Golden Award winning acrobatic programme at the International Juvenile Art Festival in Italy, and Chinese Kungfu programmes where one can marvel at the jaw-dropping stunts and amazing presentations of various disciplines of Chinese martial arts.

Tickets for the MCC performance can be purchased from the MCC or online on www.mcc.com.mt.