U.K Overseas Mei-Zhou Association:
is proposing to hold a Chinese New Year Celebration at Mell Square, Solihull, on 24th Jan 2009.

　　• To celebrate Chinese new year with tradional Dragon Dance & Lion Dance at Mell Square

　　•  Promote Chinese Art Culture with Chinese Drama about Chinese New Year & History

　　• To allow the participants, spectators and general public to learn more about Chinese Culture and meaning of Chinese new year

　　• In terms of culture and education. It will provide children to learn more about Chinese New Year

1.   Mission Statement:

What is the idea for the Project?

　　• To raise fund for ‘International Child Support’ project to help poverty children further education internationally

　　• School building project in MeiZhou province, GuangDong, China

　　• Local Charity

　　• Ensure all the participants, spectators, performers, sponsors and organizers enjoy the event

2.   Major Sponsor:

HSBC,
Williamson & Soden,
Sydney Mitchell
W. Wing Yip，
Sarah P.C. Wu (Director of Hong Kong Economic and trade Office)
Philip Abraham (Cox Jerome Accountant)
Tsing Tao Beer
Cathay Pacific Airway
China Now
British Airway
Virgin Atlantic

　　Form of performance:

　　• In terms of culture: Chinese Culture Dance, Traditional Dragon Dance, Acrobatics, Chinese drama

　　• In terms of exhibits: Local Delicacies – Foods

　　• In terms of products: Toys, Embroidery, Jewellery, Pottery

3.    Chinese Drama Performance Schedule

　　• 24th –26th January

　　• Mid-Autumn day

　　• Other festivals

4.    Performance location：

　　• Universities within 25 Miles radius from Birmingham city centre

　　• Community Hall

5.     How to raise the fund for the program?

　　• To gain free venues from Birmingham Rep Theatre, Solihull Library Theatre, Solihull Town Centre, Universities & Community Hall for this culture performance.

　　• Major Sponsors

　　• Ticket sales for tour performance within Midlands and other major cities in the UK

6.      Publicity& Marketing

　　• Radios

　　• Local Press

　　• Local TVs

　　• Booklet or Magazine

　　• Flyers

　　• Set up website introducing Chinese new year and the drama

7.     On the day:    

　　• Children’s play area

　　• Stage entertainment- to include Chinese marital arts, traditional Chinese dancing and Lion dance

　　• Food and drink, traditional gifts + toys stalls

8.     Unique

The proposed Chinese New Year Celebration will become the first Chinese cultural ceremony in the history of Solihull. The city of Solihull has never held a Chinese related event in its history. With the help of Solihull local council and businesses, the event is ensured to attract a great deal of public attention throughout the Borough when it is held in January 09.

Participants

Michael Chan: Director of Tastywok Ltd. President of UK OVERSEAS MEI-ZHOU ASSOCIATION

Andrew Lockington: Financial Advisor.

David Bell: Solihull Mayor, Councillor,

Lorely Burt: MP
 
Gurdip Thandi: (Birmingham Post & Mail)

John Reeve: Councillor

Tom Lee,

Peter Chan: JP,

Nick Hooper

Ian Henery: Solicitor (Legal Advisor)

Gavin Prime

Nelson Douglas: Film Producer

Katie Ao : Birmingham Chinese Community

Paul Dore: Theatre Director

David Cox: Grosvenor Casino

John Fewin,

Selene burn: (Rep theatre)

Audrey Wong

Yi Zhang

Rachel Hanson: (Art Council)

Sifu Abid Mahmood: Wing Chun

Colin Deary

Philip Abraham : Accountant

Contacts

For a more detailed explanation of the event please talk to one of members of staff or contact us through the following:

Michael Chan                                                   Mobile: 07795662850
Email:mkc1686@hotmail.com
or
John Reeve
Email:johnreeve@ic24.net

Address:    　　　　　　　　　　　　Unit1, Hobs Moat Road,
                                                          Solihull,
                                                          B92 8JN,
                                                      West Midland
                                                           England