The Canadian Champion, Friday, February il, 2005-Bl ___________________Local Chinese New Year festival coming - CINEMAIS q 25GUELPH STREET jf 25873-1999 O HITCH Oaîiy 64Sp m. &a9:00rn, Sat. & Sun. 2,00 p mn O RACING STRIPES Eî Sat. & Sun.20 tp.m. *IN GooD COMPANY Daily 6:45 p.m. * WEDDING DATE Oaily 9:00 p.m. Ui Oaily 7:00p.m Sat. & Sun. 200 pm. OHiD)E AND SEEK J u Recom,, ,,ndu1 for Young IÏveI itup. Majestic lion dance will highlight event By STEPHANIE THIESSEN The Champion Chances are you've seen bits and pieces of the tra- ditional Chinese lion dance, with its colourful cos- tumes, dynamic drum beat and artful movemenîs. But how much do you really know about it? February 19 ai the Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, 50t0 Chjlds Dr., the Canadian Taijiquan Federation is providing a free opportunity for Miltonians to take in the dramatic dance and leam about ils pur- pose and origins ai ils tirst ever Chinese New Year's Festival. With ibis pasi Wednesday marking Chinese New Year, Miltonian Vie Benjamin, president of the Canadian Taijiquan Federation, said there's no betier lime to witness the majestic lion dance - and maybe leam a thing or two thai could mark the beginning of a whole new jour- ney. The demonstration will be held fromn 4 to 5 p.m. by Robin Young and Guelph's Jing Mo Kung Fu Club. The lion dance. Mr. Benjamin said. is a celebraîton that combines martiai arts, cul- tural myîhology and performing arts. In Chinese mythology the lion îs believed to be broughî down from the heavens Io bring prosperiiy and gond fortune to the people. Lion dancers have tbe task of capturing the mood of the lion. Mr. Benjamin said no easy féai. Drumming creaies spirit and strength in the dance. he added. lits a celebraîjon of New Ycar's - lus a good luck dance. bringiog prosperiiy and good fortune to the people of the commu- niiy,- Mr. Benjamin said. adding even though if's a dance, it's a tonn of maniai arts. TICKETS ON SALE NOW' oRoos T ICKETS ONLINE www.livingartscentre.ca SOS OFFICE 905.306.6000 o, 1.888.805.8888 P5E-THEATRE DINSES BUFFET ST LISIE CUISINE RESTAURANT 905.306.6116 HW'Y403 ANDHtY 10 WESTOE SQUARE ONE PE NEGON AKN ,= ifM"8u1ffl "It's a celebration of New Year's - it's a good luck dance, bringing prosperity and good fortune to the people of the community."1 VICSEJAM Those with a deeper interest in Taijiquan -more commonly known as Tai Chi are invited to join the group for the entire day, which wili include Tai Chi workshops and demonstrations given by various teachers. The cosi is $50. The event is a fundraiser for the Canadian Taijiquan Federation, which is a non-profit organization designed t0 pro- mote the practise of ail styles of Taijiquan. The workshops will begin ai 9 a.m., and a bning-your-own indoor pîcnic lunch will take place ai noon. Starting ai 6 p.m., there'li be a New Year's banquet ai the Lido Restaurant on -see TAI CHI on page B2 SATHSFRIDAY ROKThe we'sLV Tis s srd ,Man of mystery Illusionist Ted Outerbridge and assistant Marlon Hinz dazzle the audience Sunday afternoon at Main Street's Milton Bible Church auditorium during their Magical Moments in Time show, part of the Chiîdren's Hour series. 90:86-49 m