Chinese Culture & Language Event A Success
On Tuesday, September 27, Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) Department of World Languages presented the Chinese Celebration of Language and Culture. More than 140 DCPS students who are currently studying Chinese and their parents were in attendance. Many University of North Florida professors attended as well. The event was held at the Haskell Building where a Powerpoint presentation was given on the projected student exchange trip to China by University of Florida professor of Chinese studies, Dr. Elinore Fresh. That was followed by a presentation by DCPS Chinese teacher Yan Li and her husband Bill Gramarcy on the history, culture and geography of China. A gourmet Chinese dinner was served and the evening continued with an amazing Kung Fu demonstration by Master Joel Timmons, International Champion and member of the U.S. National Team. Amy Song, a student at James Weldon Johnson did a superb performance on the violin. The evening ended with an outstanding performance by the Jacksonville Chinese Association Dancers. The evening was sponsored by Jacksonville Sister Cities Association and the Asia Society of UNF. | 
