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CIUM Spring Gala: Chinese Dragon and Lion Dancing Program

Presented by Confucius Institute University of Memphis at Rose Theatre at the University of Memphis

February 18, 2012

Happy Year of the Dragon! Xin nian kuaile!
The Confucius Institute at the University of Memphis will host a dragon and lion dancing group from Hubei University at the Michael D. Rose Theater. Space is limited.

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