China-based dance squads verse in the vernacular language of both b-boy swag and martial arts rigor meet for a costumed dance showcase with performers dressed in both traditional Chinese cultural apparel and contemporary style at a reception of Lincoln Center‘s Chinese Arts Week in New York on Thursday. Mingmei Li/China Daily
Whether traditional or contemporary, art and culture have long served as a bridge between the Chinese and American people.
This week, New Yorkers have the opportunity to experience that connection firsthand.
Following the memory of its Shanghai Day event during the 2025 Summer for the City festival, the Lincoln Center has expanded its celebration this year with Chinese Arts Week, with events being held July 22 to 26. The weeklong program brings together the rich heritage of Chinese culture with the creativity and dynamism of contemporary China.
The lineup spans music, dance, film and cultural exchange. The week kicked off with vibrant yingge and lion dance performances, followed by a high-energy fusion of Chinese kung fu hip-hop dance.
