Chicago's Year Of The Dog

Catching up with Chicago's recent Chinese New Year's celebrations, a new exhibit at the Art Institute and the latest corporate apology spree.

1. Lanterns.

"A lantern procession organized by the Art Institute of Chicago to coincide with a new exhibition featuring Chinese art took place in Maggie Daley Park."

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2. Face-Changing.

"A troupe of southwest China's Chongqing Chuanju Theatre performed in Chicago during citywide Lunar New Year celebrations.The iconic stunt of face-changing enthralled local audience."

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3. Kung Fu.

"Chinese Kung Fu highlights Chicago Bulls' home court to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on February 22. During the half-time show, more than 140 performers from the local Chinese community put on Chinese Kung Fu, Dragon dance and Chinese ethnic dances, which elicited a standing ovation from the audience."

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4. Parade.

"瑞芬中學美中校友會2018農歷新年唐人街花車斿行."

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At the Art Institute:

Introduction - Mirroring China's Past: Emperors, Scholars, and their Bronzes.

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"Featuring over 180 objects in various media, this exhibition is the first to study in depth the tradition of collecting ancient Chinese bronzes, offering a new understanding of these revered objects."

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See also:

* Bloomberg, 2018: Mercedes Joins Apology Spree To China For Dalai Lama Quote.

* Forbes, 2016: The Apology To China: Another New Routine In Doing Business.

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