Midland Center for the Arts hosts Chinese Cultural Festival on Saturday

Residents here can get a taste of Chinese culture during a free event Saturday at the Midland Center for the Arts. The Chinese Cultural Ongoing Program, a mid-Michigan-based nonprofit organization, is organizing the Chinese Cultural Festival. The event opens at 1:30 p.m. with a China-centric exhibit featuring ancient costumes and calligraphy. A 3 p.m. performance will include a Chinese classical orchestra and dance. The exhibit closes at 6 p.m. “People can get exposure to the Chinese culture,” said James Mentele, a spokesman for the Chinese Cultural Ongoing Program. “They can, in the demonstrations, see how certain things are done. There’s going to be a lot of colorful costumes.”

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