Sister City collaboration opens Chinese New Year | A Gallery from Here Now | RNZ National

A renowned visiting Chinese dancer from Wellington’s sister city Xiamen collaborated with New Zealand choreographer Deidre Tarrant (Footnote Dance) to open Chinese New Year in style at the TSB Arena in Wellington.

Anni Wang dances in Jingshan Park, China. Photo courtesy of Anni Wang.

Anni Wang performs Mongolian dance. Photo courtesy of Anni Wang.

Anni Wang performs traditional Dai Dance. Photo courtesy of Anni Wang.

Anni Wang performs traditional Dai Dance. Photo courtesy of Anni Wang.

Final dragon dance

The Festival Stall with Nikki Lim

Ethnic groups celebrating diversity

Iconic images blending in dance

Traditional costumes

Waiting backstage in ethnic minority costume

Waiting backstage Yau Yi Yun and Junior Chinese Lion

Yau Yi Yun children wait backstage

Waiting backstage - the next generation

Sharing tea at the Xiamen Sister City Stall

Diedre Tarrant (far right), Ada, Anni Wang, Jill Go and dancers.

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