Chinese Character - Broadway's Big Fat Musical Comedy "Hairspray" Aiming China

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Broadway's Big Fat Musical Comedy "Hairspray" Aiming China

( 2008-06-26 )

Summer is the season for musicals. Last year it was “Mamma Mia!” set in a Greek town - this time “Hairspray” from Broadway takes us to a 1960s American city.

“Hairspray,” winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2003, will be on the stage of Beijing Exhibition Center Theater from July 25 to 30. Before coming to Beijing, it will premiere at Shanghai Grand Theater on July 5, and will be released for 20 times till July 20 to meet the
needs of audiences. This is the first time after “Mamma Mia!” that China stages new musical simultaneous with New York and London.

The show by Networks Presentation is based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters, who served as a creative consultant on the musical comedy. It features a book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan.

Audiences will be swept back to 1960s Baltimore in this toe-tapping musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter and romance - and enough deliriously tuneful songs to fill a nonstop platter party.

It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland. The 1950s are out and change is in the air. Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show” and overnight is transformed from outsider
to irrepressible teen celebrity.

But can a plus-size trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and break in to the television show without denting her do

The original score was written by Academy Award-nominated Marc Shaiman who also wrote the lyrics with Scott Wittman. The production is based on Jack O’Brien’s original direction and Jerry Mitchell’s original choreography, recreated by Matt Lenz and Danny James Austin.

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HSK Exam - The Russia Star Ballet

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The Russia Star Ballet

( 2008-07-01 )

The Russia Star Ballet performed on June 28 and 29 at National Center for the Performing Arts. The group is comprised of members from the two most renowned ballet troupes in Russia—Ballet Group of Bolshoi Theater in Moscow and the Mariinsky Theater. They bring a medley of their best performances
to China, including selections from Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake.

Bolshoi Theater

Founded in 1776 by Prince Peter Urussov and Michael Maddox, the State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia is one of the best musical theatres in the world. It held performances in a private home until 1780, when it acquired the Petrovka Theatre and began producing plays and operas. The Bolshoi has
been associated from its beginnings with ballet. Tchaikovsky's ballet Swan Lake premiered at the theatre on Saturday, March 4, 1877. Other staples of the Bolshoi repertoire include Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker, Adam's Giselle, Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet, and Khachaturian's
Spartacus.

Mariinsky Theater

The Mariinsky Theatre is a historic theatre of opera and ballet in St Petersburg, Russia. The Mariinsky Ballet is an internationally renowned classical ballet company based at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg, Russia. Founded in the 19th Century, the Mariinsky Ballet is one of the most
famous ballet companies in history and continues to be one of the world's leading ballet companies to this day. Opened in 1860, it became the preeminent music theatre of late 19th century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov premiered.

Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, June 28-29

Venue: National Center for the Performing Arts

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Learn mandarin - What Is the Electrical Fitting in China

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What Is the Electrical Fitting in China

( 2008-06-27 )

Q: I’m bringing my laptop to China. Could you please tell me the shape of the fitting needed to plug in

A: If you are planning on using a foreign electrical device in China you may need a plug-in adaptor and a voltage converter.

Electrical current in China is 220V and 50Hz AC. To choose the proper voltage converter first check the labeling of your electrical device(s) to find out the voltage and wattage. You need a voltage converter that can handle a higher or equal wattage than that of the device that it is to be used
with. You should also bring your surge protector in order to safeguard sensitive and expensive items such as laptops against power surges.

China has different shaped plug-in connections for power cords. There are two basic kinds, one is a three-headed flat and diagonally positioned connection and a two pin parallel connection. You can bring an adaptor set with you or buy one in an electronics store in China.

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Chinese School - Tips about Adopting a Quake Orphan

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Do's and Don'ts of Helping Children

According to experts sent by the All-China Women's Federation to help children in quake-affected areas, extra care is needed to help these children. How they are handled today can seriously impact their ability to cope with their traumatic experiences in the future.

10 don'ts:

1. Don't lie. If the child's parents have died, don't lie to them.

2. Don't give false hope by promising things that cannot be fulfilled.

3. Don't force the child to recall the quake, or talk about it. Don't say things such as, "Just tell me."

4. Don't intervene with the child's emotions by saying things such as, "Don't cry", "Be brave", or "Just cry" as kids have their own ways of expressing their feelings.

5. Don't tell the child he or she is poor and needs sympathy.

6. Don't try to replace their parents by saying, "It doesn't matter. We all love you."

7. Don't over compensate. This may cause the child to become overly dependent.

8. Don't think of yourself as a savior, or the only person who can help the child. Help them find their own way to heal.

9. Don't make them feel guilty. Avoid saying "You are already very lucky", or "Your situation is much better than others'".

10. Don't pry. Our curiosity could cause further emotional injury to the children.

5 do's:

1. If possible, give them a lot of body contacts. But if the children refuse, don't insist on doing so.

2. Build trust. Start forming this bond with daily greetings and then work up to conversation.

3. Once the trust is built, give the child small gifts such as chocolates, pencils and paper to let them know they have someone who cares about them.

4. If time permits, give the child alternative ways to express his or her feelings such as drawing or storytelling.

5. Tell them, "I'm always here for you when you need my help". You may provide a unified phone number or address.

Editor: Wang Nan

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Chinese Studies - French Orchestra to Tour China

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Michel Ayroles, a renowned French musician has said here that he hopes music could help to defuse tensions between France and China as his orchestra prepares for a week-long tour to China.

"There are real difficulties in France-China relations and we want to take advantage of our tour in China to defuse tensions between the two countries, because music is always a good way to overcome differences," Ayroles said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

Ayroles expressed regret over disturbances during the Olympic torch relay in Paris on April 7.

According to Ayroles, the French who took part in the protests did not know about Tibet's history and the Western media reports were "irresponsible" on the riots in Lhasa, capital of Tibet.

"I know a little about Tibetan history and I know Tibet, also known as 'the roof of the world', has been a part of China for a long time," said the musician.

Ayroles said he understood the indignation of the Chinese people in the face of the distorted media reports over the riots in Tibet and the disruption of the Olympic torch relay by Tibetan secessionists in Paris.

"We want to take advantage of our tour in China to demonstrate that French people are not hostile to China, because music is a universal language," said Ayroles.

France and China have enjoyed "a long history of good ties" and the temporary difficulties will not affect the development of this positive relationship," said the orchestra leader.

The National Orchestra des Pays de La Loire is scheduled to leave for a week-long tour to China on April 22. It will give its inaugural concert on April 25 in Qingdao, a port city in east China before going to Beijing and Hong Kong.

According to Ayroles, it is a "good coincidence" as Qingdao and Hong Kong are also the cities to host some games of the 2008 Olympics.

The orchestra has invited Song Siheng, a young Chinese pianist who won the grand Jacques Thibaud prize at the Marguerite Long, for the upcoming tour.

"I went to China to give performances in Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou and Wuxi in 2002, and I was warmly received by the Chinese people," said Ayroles, adding that he looked forward to another memorable time in China.

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HSK Exam - Chinese Acrobatic Ballet "Swan Lake" Applauded by Austrians

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Chinese Acrobatic Ballet "Swan Lake" Applauded by Austrians

Dr. Margareta Griessler, deputy director of the General Office of the Vienna Government, also praised the performance, saying "it is the perfect combination of eastern and western arts, it is really remarkable."

The Troupe had performed nearly 20 times during its tour to Western Europe and was warmly welcomed by audiences in Germany and Austria.

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