Dallas – September 2, 2011 – The Association of Chinese Professionals Foundation-DFW (ACP) announces today that it is organizing a Mid-Autumn Festival Performing Arts Show to be held on Sunday October 16, 2011, at the Charles W. Eisemann Center, Richardson, TX.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a very important traditional Chinese festival which can be compared to Thanksgiving in America. It celebrates the harvest season and the reunion of families in the traditional Chinese agricultural society. In addition, October 1 is also China’s National Day, which has become a holiday week in China in recent years, adding further festivities and family events.

            The upcoming performing arts show will feature a Florida-based Sino-Elite Group, a group of famous top notch Chinese performers who were professionally trained in the areas of Chinese traditional acrobatics and magic and have won gold award in many international competitions. A well-known Chinese talk show comedian will also perform at the show as well as three local performing groups, Wang Tao Kung Fu USA, Jiaping Shi Dance School, and The Great Land Choral Society, which will bring stunning performances to this event.

2011 also marks the centennial anniversary of the 1911 Chinese revolution, which brought down the Qing Dynasty, overthrew more than 2000 years of rule by feudal dynasties, and founded the first Chinese Republic – The Republic of China. To highlight this historical event, ACP will also present a feature presentation from the movie 1911, provided by a successful local theatrical and home entertainment distribution company, Well Go USA. The movie 1911, staring Jackie Chan, will premiere on October 7 in the North America in selected theaters.

According to Daisy Chen, ACP’s President, this event will bring the Chinese community together and forge a bridge to the mainstream community. “We are very fortunate to have a group of elite Chinese performers to showcase their amazing skills and entertain people from all walks of life, adults and children, regardless of their cultural or ethnic background.”

“The Mid-Autumn Festival Performing Arts Show is ACP’s annual signature event, which we have been hosting for 19 consecutive years. It is an important bridge between the Chinese community and the mainstream community, and also serves as a window on the varied and colorful Chinese cultural and performing arts.” she added.

 According to Charlie Yue, ACP’s Executive Vice President and Event Chair, America’s interest in Chinese culture and language is stronger than ever. “America and China do matter to each other in so many different ways, and there is a natural tendency for people in each country to try to understand each other and build relationships. Our event will serve that purpose.”

“There will be many community leaders, elected officials, and business and civic representatives at the event, and it will also provide a great networking opportunity for those who are interested in China and the many opportunities it offers.” he commented.

The ACP Foundation, a 501(c) (3) non-profit, non-political organization, is one of the most recognized Chinese American organizations in North Texas. ACP focuses on serving the needs of the Chinese community and U.S.-China cultural exchange in the DFW area.  It is anticipated that there will be around 1,500 attendees at the Mid-Autumn Festival Performing Arts Show, which will begin at 6:30 pm on Sunday, October 16. Please call (214) 575-5697 for ticket information, and (972) 836-9051 for sponsorship opportunities.

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