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Charles Liu of A Little Dynasty & Irvine Mayor Dr. Steven Choi - September 2013
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August 17, 2013 World Journal - ALD Student Plays Erhu Astutely
By Flint Tye, Reporter, World Journal [Translated from Chinese] Link to Original Article
Irvine’s A Little Dynasty Chinese School student Kaleb Washington, a member of the school's orchestra, likes the Chinese erhu. Even though he has only learned the erhu for less than half a year, he can already play Chinese tunes like Muolihua, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Two Tigers. He recently visited China with his family hoping to improve his Chinese language and erhu skills, and to better understand Chinese culture. Kaleb’s Chinese name is Si Kai. He relocated from Ohio only two years ago. Si Kai’s mother said he has prior experience with the cello which has made learning the erhu much easier. His Chinese music teacher Ms. Joyce Yu said Si Kai began learning the erhu by mimicking the playing style of the cello. Si Kai has good Chinese conversation skills that he acquired at Chinese school. He has a brother who also plays the erhu at Chinese school. Si Kai’s mother says he has made a lot of Chinese friends because of his interest in Chinese and the erhu.
Si Kai is a member of A Little Dynasty’s Chinese Children’s Choir and Orchestra which currently has
about thirty members including ethnic Chinese, Caucasians, Hispanics, and Asians. They perform at community events. Surprisingly, all of their non-Chinese members sing very fluently in Chinese.
Irvine’s A Little Dynasty Chinese School student Kaleb Washington, a member of the school's orchestra, likes the Chinese erhu. Even though he has only learned the erhu for less than half a year, he can already play Chinese tunes like Muolihua, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Two Tigers. He recently visited China with his family hoping to improve his Chinese language and erhu skills, and to better understand Chinese culture. Kaleb’s Chinese name is Si Kai. He relocated from Ohio only two years ago. Si Kai’s mother said he has prior experience with the cello which has made learning the erhu much easier. His Chinese music teacher Ms. Joyce Yu said Si Kai began learning the erhu by mimicking the playing style of the cello. Si Kai has good Chinese conversation skills that he acquired at Chinese school. He has a brother who also plays the erhu at Chinese school. Si Kai’s mother says he has made a lot of Chinese friends because of his interest in Chinese and the erhu.
Si Kai is a member of A Little Dynasty’s Chinese Children’s Choir and Orchestra which currently has
about thirty members including ethnic Chinese, Caucasians, Hispanics, and Asians. They perform at community events. Surprisingly, all of their non-Chinese members sing very fluently in Chinese.
January 23, 2012 Taiwan Daily News - "Kevin Kao of Taipei Economic & Cultural Office of Los Angeles joins Orange County Famlies in the Grand Opening of A Little Dynasty Chinese School"
January 22, 2012 World Journal - "A Little Dynasty Expands to Irvine Spectrum Area"
January 21, 2012 Irvine World News
January 20, 2012 Korea Times
January 20, 2012 Laguna Beach Pilot
January 20, 2012 Orange County Register (print)
January 16, 2012 Orange County Register (online) - "A Little Dynasty Chinese School Opens Second Location"
January 13, 2012 Daily Pilot (of LA Times) - "Language School Expands..."
January 12, 2012 Press Release- "A Little Dynasty Chinese School Opens Second Location to Meet Growing Demand for Orange County Children to Learn Chinese and Celebrates with Grand Opening Event"
January 12, 2012 - A Little Dynasty Chinese School presented with Certificate of Achievement by City of Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang & Councilmember Dr. Steven Choi
From Left to Right: Charles Liu, A Little Dynasty; City of Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang; & City of Irvine Councilmember Dr. Steven Choi - January 12, 2012.
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