"Because this is the year of the horse, we have to have something different. So, we are doing a chopstick dance. The chopstick dance comes from Mongolia, an area known for its large grassland areas and the historical use of horses."
"It's amazing to be able to share all these different stories through our dance. It's always just amazing to be able to do as much as we can to show the world our culture."
"It's trying to get yourself into character and find all the details to the dance, so that all your movements look nice."
The U.S. Chinese Dance Association (Huaxing Arts Group SF) returns as the opening performance for the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade on March 7. The dancers have been practicing twice weekly to prepare multiple routines for community events, with special focus on the parade performance. For this year of the horse, the company created a chopstick dance originating from Mongolia, known for its grasslands and historical significance with horses. The performers emphasize the importance of sharing Chinese-American culture and stories with a broader audience through their choreography and detailed movements.
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