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Dragon dancers

Silk Screens Festival Birmingham

On Saturday 19th July 2008, Birmingham’s Victoria Square in the city centre will come alive with an array of Chinese culture including; spectacular dragon dancers, Birmingham’s Pak Ming Cantonese Opera with dance, martial arts and Tai Chi groups.

People of all ages can also take a journey through Chinese myths and legends with local writer Tina Freeth or create their own origami boat to float in the fountain.