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Got A Stomach of Steel?
Moon Fest Chicago 2015 will be hosting a contest to see who can eat the most steamed dumplings. Do you think you can take the title and be the one who downs the most dumplings? If so, click on the button below to sign up now.
Show Off Your Voice!
Always thought you had a great singing voice? Wait no longer and fulfill those dreams of being a singer today! Join our Voice of Chicago singing contest and you could showcase your voice to the world!
Wear Chinese traditional clothing and join us for exciting performances such as dragon and lion dance, Shaolin kung fu, traditional dance and instruments, lanterns show, games, raffles, and dumplings eating contest!
A Feast for A Thousand Elders
The feast for 1000 Elders is a grand royal banquet with a long history in China. Qing emperor Kangxi hosted more than 3000 elderly people to show respect, the banquet scene was unprecedented. Due to popular demand, this grand feast returns to Chicago so our younger generations can learn about the history and importance of showing respect to their elders.
Lion Dance
Every year, the Moon Festival starts off with the traditional lion and dragon dance that is loved by many. Nothing hypes up a crowd during a celebration like the lion dance.
Jesse White Tumbling Team
Prepare to be blown away by the amazing talents of the Jesse White Tumbling Team as they defy gravity and pull off tricks only trained professionals can accomplish. You won’t want to miss out on this exciting stunt show.
Chicago Shaolin Temple
The Shaolin way of life is a unique blend of spirituality, wisdom, and courage. The Chicago Shaolin Temple will demonstrate their perfected stances with precision and hope that the audience of Moon Festival Chicago will be exposed to great Shaolin culture!
Authentic, Traditional, Shaolin Training in Chicago
Voice of Chicago
Let your voice be heard as you take the stage in front of all our moon gazers. Serenade the crowd with a slow and gentle song or get the party started with a fast and upbeat dance song. The choice is yours as you step up to the mic. If you want to showcase your voice, don’t forget to sign up for the Voice of Chicago today!
Movement Revolution
Moon Festival Chicago 2015 is honored by the opportunity to collaborate with native Chicago dance crew, Movement Revolution Dance Crew(MRDC), to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Founded by Chicagoan, Monternew Rezell, MRDC embodies all styles of hip-hop dancing and incorporates various other styles to push the limits of dance while creating a unity of dance styles.
Please look forward to their exciting performance!
Dance is our ART, Movement is our paint brush, the World is our Canvas!
Dumpling Eating Contest
Sponsored and made possible by D&J Coach Tours, the Dumpling Eating Contest is a staple highlight event at Moon Festival Chicago. It brings excitement to the crowd as onlookers cheer on the fellow contestants to eat more dumplings. As a participant, be sure to come with an empty stomach so you can treat yourself to many, many delicious dumplings! The dumpling eating contest will be subject to seating availability so sign up before we run out of seats!
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