Vibrant Southeast Asian dance, the powerful spirit of Māori performance, and the lively folk traditions of Central Europe come together in Xinhua. The program features the Philippines’ Sidlakan Dance Company Inc., a Māori group from Australia, performers from Malaysia, and Slovakia’s Folklore Ensemble Karpaty. From the energetic rhythms of the Philippines and the strength of Māori song and movement to Malaysia’s multicultural expressions and the spirited music and dance of Slovakia, the program invites audiences to experience a vivid range of cultural traditions in one evening.