On April 26, 2008 Saturday afternoon the Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture dance students performed at John Carroll University for the American Cancer Society "Relay For Life".

Relay For Life. It's all about HOPE.
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents our hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated.

The Relay For Life is an 18-hour overnight event in which teams of 10-15 people take turns walking around a track, symbolic of the fact that cancer never sleeps. The event takes on a carnival-type atmosphere with food, fun, live performers, games, and music, while also pausing to remember those we've lost and honor those who have survived the disease. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society's research, education, advocacy, and service programs.

The students presented six dances: Entering Tibet, Kang Ding Love Song, Alamuhan, When the Grapes Are Ripe, Fan Dance (Spring River and Flowers under the Moon Night Light 春江花月夜) , and the Mongolian Horsey Dance. Their wonderful performance, colorful costumes, and beautiful Chinese traditional music attracted a large audience, who showed their appreciation with an outpouring of applause . The students are very proud of having been part of the Relay For Life.

(Anqi) (Photos by: Anqi, Yuwen, Jianping)