Pittsburgh City Paper

Greater Pittsburgh New Year Gala: Culture through performance

Pat Cavanagh Jan 23, 2023 11:05 AM
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Xiaobo Waist Drum Dance Group

The 2023 Greater Pittsburgh New Year Gala, organized by the Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center, took place Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.

Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center chairman Dave Jiao, said “This is the first time we are celebrating downtown in the Pittsburgh Playhouse. We’re lucky today works out that this Saturday is Lunar New Year’s Eve.” Jan. 21 marks the Lunar New Year as the Year of the Rabbit for many Asian cultures, including China.

The Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center is “dedicated to enjoying traditional Chinese culture and spreading diversity in the Pittsburgh area,” said Jiao.


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Matthew Saggiomo performs a peacock dance
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Performers rehearse
CP Photo: Pat Cavanagh
CP Photo: Pat Cavanagh
Performers rehearse a ribbon dance
CP Photo: Pat Cavanagh
CP Photo: Pat Cavanagh