Sounds of Joy and Abundance: A Harvest Celebration in Gongs and Drums

"Sounds of Joy and Abundance: A Harvest Celebration in Gongs and Drums" presents a lively musical journey by Chong Zheng Chinese Orchestra. Rooted in Taiwanese traditions, the performance blends festive percussion with graceful melodies to celebrate the spirit of harvest, gratitude, and community. Through the rich sounds of Chinese instruments, audiences are invited to experience the warmth, rhythm, and cultural vibrance of Taiwan.

*For safety and comfort reasons, participation is not recommended for children under 4 years old.

Performed by:

-Chong Zheng Chinese Orchestra

-Chong Zheng Guqin Society
Organized by:

-Chong Zheng Foundation

-Australia Chong Zheng Literature Research and Study Society

-Sydney Taiwan Festival Commitee

Co-organized by

-Fa-Yi ChongDe Australia Sydney Tao Affair Centre

-Andong Tao society Sydney Tao Center.

-I KUAN TAO ASSOCIATION OF QLD INC

Under the guidance of:

-Cultural Affairs Bureau, Taichung City Government

-Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Sydney

-Culture Center of OCAC in Sydney

Sponsored by:

-Meya Chinese Music Association, Sydney

-Johnson Hsiung

-Shirley Chen

First Half

Guqin Solo

• Ode to History 《慨古吟》

• Three Repetitions of Yangguan Tune 《陽關三疊》

Silk and Bamboo Ensemble

• A spray of Flower 《一枝花》

• Grasshopper Teasing the Rooster 《草螟弄雞公》

• Peach Blossom in All Four Seasons 《桃花四季》

• Waltzing Matilda

Australian Patriotic Song｜Music by Banjo Paterson

Second Half

Guqin Solo

• Flowing Water 《流水》

Silk and Bamboo Ensemble

• Dance along the Old Silk Road 《龜茲舞曲》

• Spring Morning at Yangming Mountain 《陽明春曉》

• Weishan Lake Boat Song 《微山湖船歌》

• Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix 《百鳥朝鳳》