Chinese New Year in Appleton

Appleton has a healthy portion of Chinese heritage among its residents. The Chinese community this year put on a tremendous New Years celebration at Appleton's premiere entertainment venue, the Performing Arts Center. The main floor appeared to be filled, and much of the first balcony - probably about 1500 people attending the show. It featured some excellent singing and dance groups from the Appleton area, a kung-fu group from Door County performing a lion dance, a variety of other musical performances, and a remarkably well done Chinese fashion show. Very impressive! I plan on going again next year.

Here are a few scenes from today's performance: