Sunday, February 21, 2010

Lake Zurich academy celebrates Chinese culture

Chinese immigrants in this Chicago suburb have a wonderful center that helps them connect to their culture and language. - - Donna Poisl

By DAVID CONARD

Chinese-American families in the nearby suburbs have a way to stay connected to their heritage thanks to Lake Zurich's Fenghua Chinese Academy.

Students from the nonprofit academy performed folk dancing and Tai Chi as part of a three-hour Chinese New Year celebration at the Ela Area Public Library Saturday.

"I think it's not just the language learning - it's more to provide a bridge to build a better community," academy volunteer principal Ron Li said.
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