On the morning of October 21st, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra presented their first family concert of the season, merging Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and Diwali into a kaleidoscope of autumn festivities. The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center was delighted to be part of this event, introducing the audience to the customs and music of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Fifteen dancers from the Southern California Chinese Dance Company graced the stage with three ethnic dances, including "Jasmine" and "Chinese New Year Overture" performed by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, as well as a solo performance of the "Yi Ethnic Dance" by Chinese-American young Guzheng virtuoso, Ella He.
The family concert by the Pacific Symphony Orchestra targeted children aged 5 to 11 and their families. In the 45-minute program, alongside the orchestra's enchanting melodies, four actors wove together stories of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, and Diwali, allowing the entire audience, both young and old, to immerse themselves in the rhythms and melodies of different cultures.
On this special day, members of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra and many guests donned various Halloween costumes. Fairies, princesses, pirates, and animals roamed the concert hall, bringing a lively and festive atmosphere.
The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center set up a cultural booth on the second floor of the concert hall, offering traditional games for the curious and arranging photo sessions with Chang'e, which was especially popular among the children. This unique fusion of cultures and festivities brought joy and cultural enrichment to all attendees, creating lasting memories for families in the community. The South Coast Chinese Cultural Center is proud to have been a part of this magical celebration of music and tradition.
太平洋交響樂團10月21日上午推出本季首場親子音樂會，將中秋節、萬聖節、亡靈節及光明節結合成一場包羅萬象的秋季慶典，南海岸中華文化中心應邀參與演出，向來賓們介紹有關中秋節的習俗與音樂。
南加中華舞團的15位舞者先後登台演出三支民族舞蹈，包括由太平洋交響樂團演奏的《茉莉花》與《春節序曲》，以及由華裔青年古箏家Ella He獨奏的《彝族舞曲》，展現漢族及彝族節慶的音樂與舞蹈。
太平洋交響樂團的週六上午親子音樂會，以5歲到11歲的小朋友及家人為主要對象，45分鐘的音樂會中，除了交響樂團的演奏之外，還由四位演員串連起中秋節、萬聖節、亡靈節及光明節的故事，讓全場大小觀眾隨著音樂體驗不同文化的旋律與節奏。
當天太平洋交響樂團團員及許多來賓都換上萬聖節的各種裝扮，仙女、公主、海盜及動物們穿梭在音樂廳內，帶來輕鬆活潑的節慶喜氣。南海岸中華文化中心在音樂廳二樓設置了文化體驗區，提供投壼的傳統遊戲，並安排嫦娥與來賓合照，特別受到小朋友歡迎。