2019 “Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of China” British Overseas Chinese Society’s Large Flash Performance Programme
1. Background
In order to celebrate the 70th anniversary of China, the UK-China Economics and Cultural Promotion Association and the British-Chinese Association for the Promotion of Friendship jointly created the first large-scale outdoor flash performance in the UK with the British Chinese associations and Chinese schools in the UK. The purpose of this programme is to embody the patriotism of overseas Chinese and to present the 70th anniversary with the theme of 56 nationalities in China. 56 actors dress in 56 costumes of Chinese nationalities Flash will show the most sincere respect and wishes from the overseas Chinese of Britain to China in the form of a comprehensive performance such as singing, dancing and instrumental music.
2. Theme:
“Celebrating the 70th anniversary of China, Connecting the Heart of Overseas Chinese” Large Outdoor Flash performance
3. Organisation:
Organizers: the UK-China Economics and Cultural Promotion Association, British-Chinese Friendship Promotion Association
Supporting organisation: Chinese Embassy in Britain, Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Edinburgh, Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in Manchester, Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China in London and local governments in Britain
Special Sponsorship: Chinese Enterprises (to be set)
Executive body: Responsible persons of Chinese associations
Participating organisations: Chinese associations, Student associations, Chinese schools in the UK, etc.
4. Location:
The flash performance will be held in five cities with famous landmarks in the UK.
Recommendations: Edinburgh, Manchester, Oxford, Cambridge, London
Landmarks such as
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle, Carlton Hill, etc.
Manchester: Manchester City Chinatown, Manchester United Stadium, etc.
Oxford (to be determined): Oxford Castle, Radcliffe Arch Building, etc.
Cambridge: Trinity College, Cambridge, etc.
London: Chinatown, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, etc.