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Associated Press
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
"Shanghai Day" Lights Up Lincoln Center in New York
Art as a Bridge: A Transpacific Cultural Resonance NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2025 / Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Summer for the City's Shanghai Day ignited a cultural wave in New York City. From afternoon until late at night, a vibrant array of performances and interactive experiences-fusing classics with innovation, fashion with tradition, and youth with passion-took place across the Lincoln Center campus, drawing an estimated audience of thousands. This spectacular artistic exchange opened a vivid window for New Yorkers to experience the diverse vitality of Shanghai-style culture. China-style dance drama WHITE SNAKE ignites a cultural wave in New York City Li Ming, President of Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, stated: 'We are honored to bring Haipai (Shanghai-style) culture to this global stage at the invitation of Lincoln Center. Through this unique artistic celebration, we hope to showcase the charm of Shanghai and the creativity of Chinese artists to a worldwide audience.' Mariko Silver, President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, said: 'We invite New Yorkers and visitors to explore different cultures and deepen their connection to creativity from across the globe here at Lincoln Center. Today's events are such a beautiful example of cross-cultural exchange and artistic discovery for audiences of all ages. We are so glad to be working with the Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival.' Shanghai Day marked a world-class presentation of Haipai culture. Innovative interpretations of traditional Chinese arts offered immersive and interactive experiences that reshaped global perceptions. Inside the David H. Koch Theater, the Shanghai Grand Theatre premiered its original dance Lady White Snake to U.S. audiences for the first time. Drawing from the Chinese solar terms for musical inspiration, the performance blended traditional Chinese instruments with Western orchestration and electronic sounds. Visually symbolic elements such as clocks and geometric forms illustrated spatial shifts and emotional depth. The performance integrated ballet, classical Chinese dance, and modern dance into a fluid cross-genre dialogue. Artistic director Tan Yuanyuan led an elite team to deliver a stunning fusion of ballet grace, flowing water sleeves, and poetic stage aesthetics inspired by Jiangnan, presenting an ancient legend in an entirely renewed form. In the lobby of the David Rubenstein Atrium, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio's classic The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven captivated audiences with vivid colors and Chinese mythological charm. In the family zone, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra presented Stories of Chinese Zodiac using suona, pipa, and other folk instruments, accompanied by water ink animation from Zhang Lelu that delighted children and invited them to engage with traditional instruments. As night fell, the garden transformed into a 'Shanghai Cultural Pavilion.' Intangible heritage booths offered hands-on experiences: papercutting, knot buttons, calligraphy, traditional qipao, handmade cotton crafts, vegetarian treats from Longhua Temple, and dazzling cloisonné candy boxes from Lao Feng Xiang. A 'Guochao Punk' Peking Opera makeup booth was particularly popular, with New Yorkers lining up for custom opera face designs. Nearby, Zi-Ka-Wei Library showcased Shanghai-themed creative products that condensed cultural meaning into modern design. At Damrosch Park, the Arknights Concert-produced in collaboration with globally renowned composers like Gareth Coker-offered an electrifying mix of electronic, folk, and symphonic sounds. Audiences were transported into immersive game worlds through high-impact musical storytelling. Meanwhile, the Dance Floor transformed into a summer dance stage. China's new generation of dancers energized the crowd with breaking, popping, and locking. Their specially choreographed global hit Spread Your Wings sparked spontaneous dancing among the audience. Jazz trumpeter Li Xiaochuan bridged East and West with original compositions reflecting the evolving 'Chinese sound.' As the evening deepened, a 'Silent Disco' allowed hundreds of attendees to dance freely in isolated headphone worlds-blending erhu, pipa, and electronic bass. Throughout the event, the Lincoln Center was imbued with 'Shanghai"-from the Lujiazui skyline to Yuyuan Garden silhouettes. 'Today felt like being transported to the other side of the world,' said Fromm, a New Yorker who had never been to Shanghai. 'Every sense-from sight and sound to taste-was immersed in a city that is both historic and modern, Eastern and global.' As the lights dimmed at Lincoln Center, the cultural resonance of 'Shanghai Day' lingered. From elegant pointe work and traditional music to intangible heritage and immersive beats, this celebration became an invisible bridge connecting hearts across the Pacific. Through the power of art and culture, a moving new chapter was written in the story of U.S.-China cultural exchange and mutual understanding. For more video news, please click: China-style dance drama WHITE SNAKE ignites a cultural wave in New York City Press Contact Information: Contact Name: Lynn Zhang Email Address: [email protected] Phone Number: 6802500708 SOURCE: China Shanghai International Arts Festival (CSIAF) press release
The Star
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Cultural event "Shanghai Day" held in New York City
NEW YORK, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for China Shanghai International Arts Festival, an event themed "Summer for the City-Shanghai Day" brought hundreds of thousands of locals close to Shanghai's culture in New York City on Saturday. More than a dozen cultural events were held here, including the dance production of Lady White Snake, electric street dance performances, jazz music, indoor show, cultural product market, screening of the Monkey King, concert, immersive experience event and more. The opportunity to showcase ballet dancers, video game composers, traditional storytellers and performers who blend traditional and contemporary elements to audiences across New York City is truly extraordinary, said Mariko Silver, president and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Transatlantic cultural exchanges have truly built bridges of understanding and connections between the people of China and the United States, said Liu Ping, deputy secretary-general of the Shanghai municipal government. "Looking ahead, Shanghai is committed to embracing an even more open approach, deepening cultural exchanges with New York and friends across the United States," said Liu. Chinese Consul General in New York Chen Li said that "When we experience another culture, we gain insight into their values and their humanity. And in doing so, we often rediscover our own." Collaboration between New York and Shanghai is crucial in fostering understanding between the people of the two countries, he said.
Arabian Post
28-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Post
'Shanghai Day' Lights Up Lincoln Center in New York – Art as a Bridge: A Transpacific Cultural Resonance
Lady White Snake Premieres in the U.S., Presented by Shanghai Grand Theatre SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 July 2025 – Co-presented by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, Summer for the City's Shanghai Day ignited a cultural wave in New York City. From afternoon until late at night, a vibrant array of performances and interactive experiences—fusing classics with innovation, fashion with tradition, and youth with passion—took place across the Lincoln Center campus, drawing an estimated audience of thousands. This spectacular artistic exchange opened a vivid window for New Yorkers to experience the diverse vitality of Shanghai-style culture. Li Ming, President of Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival, stated: 'We are honored to bring Haipai (Shanghai-style) culture to this global stage at the invitation of Lincoln Center. Through this unique artistic celebration, we hope to showcase the charm of Shanghai and the creativity of Chinese artists to a worldwide audience.' Mariko Silver, President and CEO of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, said: 'We invite New Yorkers and visitors to explore different cultures and deepen their connection to creativity from across the globe here at Lincoln Center. Today's events are such a beautiful example of cross-cultural exchange and artistic discovery for audiences of all ages. We are so glad to be working with the Center for the China Shanghai International Arts Festival.' ADVERTISEMENT Shanghai Day marked a world-class presentation of Haipai culture. Innovative interpretations of traditional Chinese arts offered immersive and interactive experiences that reshaped global perceptions. Inside the David H. Koch Theater, the Shanghai Grand Theatre premiered its original dance Lady White Snake to U.S. audiences for the first time. Drawing from the Chinese solar terms for musical inspiration, the performance blended traditional Chinese instruments with Western orchestration and electronic sounds. Visually symbolic elements such as clocks and geometric forms illustrated spatial shifts and emotional depth. The performance integrated ballet, classical Chinese dance, and modern dance into a fluid cross-genre dialogue. Artistic director Tan Yuanyuan led an elite team to deliver a stunning fusion of ballet grace, flowing water sleeves, and poetic stage aesthetics inspired by Jiangnan, presenting an ancient legend in an entirely renewed form. In the lobby of the David Rubenstein Atrium, the Shanghai Animation Film Studio's classic The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven captivated audiences with vivid colors and Chinese mythological charm. In the family zone, the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra presented Stories of Chinese Zodiac using suona, pipa, and other folk instruments, accompanied by water ink animation from Zhang Lelu that delighted children and invited them to engage with traditional instruments. As night fell, the garden transformed into a 'Shanghai Cultural Pavilion.' Intangible heritage booths offered hands-on experiences: papercutting, knot buttons, calligraphy, traditional qipao, handmade cotton crafts, vegetarian treats from Longhua Temple, and dazzling cloisonné candy boxes from Lao Feng Xiang. A 'Guochao Punk' Peking Opera makeup booth was particularly popular, with New Yorkers lining up for custom opera face designs. Nearby, Zi-Ka-Wei Library showcased Shanghai-themed creative products that condensed cultural meaning into modern design. At Damrosch Park, the Arknights Concert—produced in collaboration with globally renowned composers like Gareth Coker—offered an electrifying mix of electronic, folk, and symphonic sounds. Audiences were transported into immersive game worlds through high-impact musical storytelling. ADVERTISEMENT Meanwhile, the Dance Floor transformed into a summer dance stage. China's new generation of dancers energized the crowd with breaking, popping, and locking. Their specially choreographed global hit Spread Your Wings sparked spontaneous dancing among the audience. Jazz trumpeter Li Xiaochuan bridged East and West with original compositions reflecting the evolving 'Chinese sound.' As the evening deepened, a 'Silent Disco' allowed hundreds of attendees to dance freely in isolated headphone worlds—blending erhu, pipa, and electronic bass. China's New Generation of Dancers Electrified the Stage at Lincoln Center Throughout the event, the Lincoln Center was imbued with 'Shanghai'—from the Lujiazui skyline to Yuyuan Garden silhouettes. 'Today felt like being transported to the other side of the world,' said Fromm, a New Yorker who had never been to Shanghai. 'Every sense—from sight and sound to taste—was immersed in a city that is both historic and modern, Eastern and global.' As the lights dimmed at Lincoln Center, the cultural resonance of 'Shanghai Day' lingered. From elegant pointe work and traditional music to intangible heritage and immersive beats, this celebration became an invisible bridge connecting hearts across the Pacific. Through the power of art and culture, a moving new chapter was written in the story of U.S.-China cultural exchange and mutual understanding. Hashtag: #ShanghaiEye The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Lincoln Center to get massive $335 million redesign. Here's a look at the new plans.
New renderings have been released showing the massive $335 million redesign coming to Lincoln Center in New York City. The new plans for the crown jewel of Lincoln Square open up the west side on Amsterdam Avenue, increasing accessibility. "This project has been, in some sense, a few years in the making. And, in another sense, it's been in the making since the birth of Lincoln Center," Lincoln Center president and CEO Mariko Silver said. The view from Damrosch Park looking west. Brooklyn Digital Foundry What is now Damrosch Park, and a massive wall that symbolically blocks out those who live across Amsterdam Avenue, will soon be a new, inviting and vibrant space to welcome all members of Lincoln Square, the city and what stood before: A neighborhood known as San Juan Hill. Giving new life to San Juan Hill During Black History Month in February, CBS News New York unveiled the history of San Juan Hill, a predominately Black and Puerto Rican community that was destroyed in the late 1950s to make room for Lincoln Center. "The politicians called it urban renewal. But in the African American community, we called it urban removal," said T.S. Monk, the son of legendary jazz pianist and San Juan Hill legend Thelonious Monk. Monk and Stanley Nelson, the director of the film "San Juan Hill: Manhattan's Lost Neighborhood," both agreed the next step for Lincoln Center was to remove the wall facing one of the last tangible structures of San Juan Hill - the Amsterdam Houses. Now that's becoming a reality. View of the plaza area in front of the amphitheater at Lincoln Center. Brooklyn Digital Foundry Along the west side, there will be new trees, parks, venues, water features and the wall - now a door for all to Lincoln Center. "We want to bring that spirit forward," Silver said. The project will begin in the spring of 2026 and conclude in 2028, giving new life to a legacy that was almost forgotten. "We want people to be proud of this neighborhood, we want them to feel like they belong in this neighborhood," Silver said. "The neighborhood actually belongs to them."
New York Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Lincoln Center Plans a $335 Million Makeover of Its Western Edge
Lincoln Center in Manhattan detailed plans on Monday for a $335 million makeover of its west edge, a landmark project that it hopes will bring in new audiences and help define the center's modern legacy. The plan includes tearing down a wall that has divided the campus from its neighbors along Amsterdam Avenue; building a 2,000-seat outdoor stage that faces its neighbors; and adding more greenery, gardens and an interactive fountain to Damrosch Park. Mariko Silver, Lincoln Center's president and chief executive, said the aim of the renovation, which has been in the works since 2023, was to 'extend the glorious sense of wonder that inhabits all of Lincoln Center to the west face.' She said the area had 'never lived up to its promise,' noting its imposing exterior; its outdated band shell; and its anemic public spaces. 'It doesn't welcome the neighborhood,' she said. 'The spirit of the new park is to be welcoming, green and open — really a gift for New York City and for art lovers everywhere.' Lincoln Center said construction would begin next spring and finish by spring 2028. The center said it had already raised about $218 million for the project, including a $75 million gift from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, a charity known for its work in arts, education and public health. The design team includes the firms Hood Design Studio, Weiss/Manfredi and Moody Nolan. Steven R. Swartz, the president and chief executive of Hearst, who serves as chair of Lincoln Center's board, said he was hopeful the center could get the financial commitments needed for the project by the end of the year, despite recent economic uncertainty. 'The whole notion of putting some additional energy into New York City has gone over great,' he said. 'People get it when they see all that we've done at Lincoln Center to take the campus to another level.' On its west side, Lincoln Center is surrounded by the Amsterdam Houses, a public housing complex that first opened in 1947 for World War II veterans. Across the street is LaGuardia High School, known for its music and performing arts programs, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex, which houses five high schools. Under the plan, the center will demolish its current band shell, which sits with its back toward Amsterdam Avenue, and build an amphitheater adjacent to the David H. Koch Theater that looks out over its neighbors to the west. The wall along Amsterdam Avenue will be torn down to make way for trees and a more welcoming entrance to Damrosch Park. The park will get an expansive new lawn and a small, informal performance and rehearsal area. A couple of blocks to the north, near the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and the surrounding schools, the center will build a seating area. The renovation is the latest effort by the center to shed its elitist image and to attract more diverse audiences, especially Black and Latino residents across the city. The center has in recent years worked to diversify its programming and expand access to its campus, including by experimenting with a choose-what-you-pay model for some events. In 2022, the center, working with the New York Philharmonic, completed a $550 million renovation of David Geffen Hall, the Philharmonic's home, which was also aimed, in part, at deepening community ties and attracting new audiences. The effort to remake the center's west edge is partly a response to its complicated history on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. A vibrant neighborhood known as San Juan Hill, which was home to many low-income Black and Latino residents, was razed to make way for the center's construction, which began in 1959. Lincoln Center's leaders, invoking that history, have made public input a priority as they plan the renovation. The center has received more than 3,500 survey responses and held more than 30 events, workshops and focus groups seeking input on the project.
