Asian Tradition Revealed in Festival of Exotic Customs, Colors, Costumes

PULLMAN, Wash. — Washington State University will present 5,000 years of Asian traditions with “Dances of China: A Journey of 5,000 Years” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Beasley Coliseum Theater.

The 13-member company features guest artists from China, who perform both traditional and ethnic dances, such as “The Lantern Festival” and “Ma-Ying Blossoms.” The evening will also include a story dance called “The Dragon King,” a drama based on Chinese mythology that integrates dance, martial arts and acrobatics.

Tickets are $28, $24 and $12 for adults, $28, $16 and $12 for students and $28, $12 and $12 for children and can be purchased at all TicketsWest outlets, by calling (800) 325-SEAT or online at https://beasley.wsu.edu/. Tickets prices vary according to location. To view a seating map, visit the Web site.

For more information about Chinese Performing Artists of America, visit its Web site at https://www.chineseperformingarts.org/.