Celebrate Chinese Heritage @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 West 3100 South, September 29th)

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West Valley City to Unveil Chinese Gate, Celebrate ChineseHeritage at Utah Cultural Celebration Center
WHAT:           ChineseHeritage Gate unveiling and community celebration            WHEN:          September 29, 2012                       6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
WHERE:        1355 West3100 South                                               WHO:             Everyoneis invited to the Chinese Heritage celebration free of charge.
WHY:             Ten years in the making, the Chinese Heritage Gatehas finally been installed at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. The gatewill be a prominent structure on the Cultural Center grounds, inviting visitorsto admire its architectural beauty and reflect on Chinese culture. A publicunveiling ceremony will celebrate the installation of this culturallysignificant gift.
                       In addition to the public celebration on September 29, two specialcomplementary exhibits have been installed at the Utah Cultural CelebrationCenter showcasing artwork from Taiwan. The Beauty of Nantou 2012 featurescontemporary fine art by over 25 of Taiwan´s most famous and celebratedartists. Why Taiwan Matters is an informational photography exhibit thattraces the history of Taiwan from its beginnings as a full democracy topreserving traditional culture to contributions to the global economy, arts,medical field and technology. In addition to these two exhibits, gifted art andartifacts from West Valley City´s Sister City will also be on display. Theexhibits open on September 29 as part of the celebration, and will feature artdemonstrations by visiting Taiwanese artists.
                       Special thanks goes to Nantou and West Valley Cities; England Logistics;Chinese Heritage Foundation of Utah; Evergreen Ocean Division, and the WestValley City Sister City Committee for making the entire project, fromconception to construction to delivery, a reality for the Cultural Center andthe Chinese community.
For more information on this festive celebration or upcomingevents at the Cultural Center, please call 801-965-5100 or visit www.culturalcelebration.org. For more information about theChinese Heritage, visit www.wvc-ut.gov/friendshipgate. # # #

MichaelChristensen,Folklorist/Cultural Specialist West ValleyCity | Utah Cultural Celebration Center1355 West 3100SouthWest ValleyCity, Utah 84119(801) 965-5108michael.christensen@wvc-ut.govwww.culturalcelebration.org