Bian Dan |
Hobby Center for the Performing Arts |
Bian Dan is based on the Chinese diaspora to the Americas. The bamboo shoulder poles, used to carry heavy loads, are a metaphor for the cultural "burdens" immigrants often bear. The work brings to light the issues of identity as experienced by immigrant families. |
Featuring HT Chen Dancers and the Houston community area performers |
H.T. Chen & Dancers is the proud recipient of the 2002 New York State Governor's Award for outstanding arts achievement and contribution to communities across the nation. |
Photography by Dan Navarrete & Gary Kirkman |
Sponsored by APAHA |
Gary Kirkman/ |
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