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Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company: Red Firecrackers

Sunday, January 21, 2024 @ 1:00pm



Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754

The Story of Nian and The Origin Chinese Lunar New Year Customs

A spectacular production of dazzling props, colorful costumes,  mesmerizing music, fantastic acrobatics and lively dance by  top notch performers telling the story of the origin of the Chinese Lunar New Year.  In this legend, a group of villagers, working, dancing and praying together,  defeated an a terrifying monster of the ages.  A heartwarming story highlights the intrinsic value of coming together, courage, hard-work and ingenuity.  It also explains some of the origin of the tradition of the Chinese Lunar New Year when everyone is wearing red, giving red envelopes to children, putting up red decorations, and lighting up all the dark corners the red firecracker to make loud noises.

Suitable for children ages 6-15.

Please note, it is the Grunin Center Policy for all Family Shows that all attendees, regardless of age, require a ticket.




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