Celebrating Culture Days 2021

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Date: Oct 17
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
Music

Culture Days is a National Celebration of arts and culture.

Drop in each Sunday afternoon to listen to the diverse musical talent in our community as we celebrate Culture Days together!

About the Performer:
Jing Xia is a Chinese guzheng player based in St. John’s, Canada. Xia started learning the instrument at six years old and completed her bachelor’s degree in guzheng performance in 2013. Since moving to Canada in 2015, her musical interest has expanded from traditional, folk, and contemporary guzheng music to new musical possibilities through intercultural, improvisational, and experimental music-making. Xia has played with various musicians and musical groups, including Paul Bendzsa, Mei Han, Shanneyganock, Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra, and Roadrunner (Amsterdam). She has been active in the multicultural musical scenes in North America and performed in diverse musical events, including Sound Symposium, George Street Festival, and Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Driven by a passion to share Chinese culture and promote intercultural exchange, Xia formed the Light Wind Ensemble, the first Chinese instrumental group in Newfoundland, in 2019. Besides her musical practices, Xia is currently a PhD candidate in ethnomusicology at Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Upcoming Performers:

Sunday, October 24 - Angelica López - Mexican pianist

All Ages Welcome. Space is limited and restrictions due to COVID 19 will be in place for everyone’s safety. Masks Required.