Dragon dancers, Beijing exhibit at Universal Studios this weekend
To Beijing, with love. That might capture the vibe at Universal Studios Hollywood this weekend as the Southern California theme park opens a three-day cultural exhibit called “Glamorous Beijing.”
It’s all part of a Beijing-L.A. event designed to encourage tourism between the cities. Since 2006, the L.A. Tourism & Convention Board has had an office in Beijing that stokes the
East-meets-West Coast relationship.
“Glamorous Beijing” kicks off with a traditional lion and dragon dance at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Globe fountain near the entrance. Then representatives from both cities sign a tourism pact and cut the ribbon on the exhibit, followed by a Mandarin-language tour of the theme park for visitors.
The exhibit is housed at Universal’s Globe Theatre and will feature lessons in crafting Chinese paper-cutting designs and traditional opera masks. Dozens of drawings on display will feature the scenery and landmarks of the Chinese capital. The exhibit runs 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
mary.forgione@latimes.com
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