Shaolin Temple Kung Fu and Chinese Musicians at Hannon Library

Feb 12, 2010 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm UTC-08
Location: Southern Oregon University's Hannon Library Meese RM 305
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(Ashland, Ore.) – Hannon Library at Southern Oregon University celebrates Chinese New Year with a demonstration of Kung Fu by Shaolin Temple Master Zheng Hong Feng, followed by a musical performance by the Zhengzhou University Arts Troupe. The free performances will begin on Friday, February 12, at Noon in the Meese Meeting Room. This event is co-sponsored by Hannon Library, St. Mary’s School in Medford, and the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association.Master Hong Feng joined the ranks of the Shaolin Temple’s fighting monks in 1996, performing on tour around the world. The Shaolin Temple was the birthplace of Kung Fu in the Fifth Century. Master Hong Feng was head instructor of the performance troupe, as well as chief instructor for the entire temple. In 2004, he was called into service by the Abbot of the Shaolin Temple to be his personal bodyguard. He is here on a cultural exchange between China and St. Mary’s School, where he is currently teaching.The Zhengzhou University Arts Troupe has just arrived from Henan Province in China, sponsored by St. Mary’s School. The twelve-member group performs traditional music on erhu, pipa, guzheng, dulcimer, bamboo flute and other instruments. Their performance will begin at 1 P.M. in the Second Floor Fireplace Alcove, following the Kung Fu demonstration.For a full list of the weeklong activities celebrating the Year of the Tiger, see the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association events listing at http://www.socca.us/p08_events10.html. The public is invited to this free celebration on the SOU Ashland Campus. For more information, please contact (541) 552-6835.

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