中文学校亮相 Cranfest 2025：在春日里遇见美好 (Pittsburgh Chinese School Shines at Cranfest 2025: A Beautiful Encounter in Spring)

by it@pittsburgh-chinese-school.org (Hanzhou Zhang) | May 15, 2025, 7:52 a.m.

四月的蔓越莓镇，春意正浓，万物复苏。4月12日，Cranfest 2025 室内文化活动在市政中心热烈举行，中文学校应邀参加这一年一度的社区盛会，为明媚春光增添了一抹绚丽的中华色彩。

中文学校的展台位于舞台右侧，横幅高悬，布置精致，格外引人注目。校长与人事处长一早到达现场，亲自布展。展台上陈列着中文书法、中国象棋、中国文化明信片、传统手工艺品（如变脸玩偶、书签等）、月饼模具与制作展示，以及中文学校的宣传介绍页。琳琅满目的展品吸引了许多家长和孩子驻足观看、互动体验。大家在轻松欢快的氛围中，感受着中华文化的独特韵味。

除了展台展示，中文学校还准备了三个精彩节目，为活动注入了浓浓的艺术气息。琵琶合奏《千年等一回》（来自1992年的电视剧《新白蛇娘子传奇》）与《金蛇狂舞》风格迥异，一首婉转深情，似诉千年柔情，一首节奏明快，尽展节庆喜悦，传统与现代在指尖交汇；舞蹈《白月光》轻盈灵动、婀娜多姿，如梦如幻；成人古筝班带来的《浏阳河》独奏则悠扬流畅，余音绕梁。演出现场掌声不断，不少观众驻足拍照，记录下这段春日里的美好时光。

此次活动不仅展示了学生们在中文学习与艺术实践中的成果，更让社区居民零距离感受到中华文化的魅力。许多本地朋友在欣赏演出后表达了对中文学校及中华传统文化的浓厚兴趣。

感谢每一位辛勤付出的老师、家长与演员，正是他们的热情与奉献，让这个春天的 Cranfest 如此温暖而精彩。我们期待来年 Cranfest,中文学校能够再次与大家相聚，走进社区，让更多不同背景的朋友了解中文学校，感受中华文化的魅力。

In the springtime of Cranberry Township, with everything blooming and full of life. On April 12,  Cranfest 2025 was held indoors at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center. The Pittsburgh Chinese School (PCS) was honored to participate, bringing rich cultural displays and performances to the annual community event.

PCS’s booth was located beside the main stage and immediately drew attention with its bold banner and beautifully arranged cultural displays. The principal and director of administration arrived early to set up the booth, which featured Chinese calligraphy, chess, postcards, traditional crafts such as face-changing dolls and bookmarks, mooncake molds and demonstrations, and brochures about the school. Many children and families stopped to explore the exhibits, enjoying the hands-on experience and discovering the charm of Chinese culture in a festive, friendly atmosphere.

Beyond the exhibition booth, PCS also prepared three wonderful stage performances that added rich artistic flair to the event. The pipa ensemble presented two contrasting pieces—"Waiting a Thousand Years"  from the 1992 TV show New Legend of Madame White Snake, and "Dance of the Golden Snake"—one melodic and sentimental, telling a story of ancient longing, the other lively and festive, blending tradition with modern rhythm. The dance performance "Ethereal Moon" was graceful and ethereal, while the adult guzheng class’s solo piece "Liuyang River" offered a flowing and elegant melody that lingered in the air. Each performance was warmly received, with audience members clapping enthusiastically and taking photos to capture the moment.

This event was not only a celebration of students’ learning and artistic expression but also a meaningful opportunity for the wider community to engage with and appreciate Chinese culture. Many visitors expressed genuine interest in PCS and its programs.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the teachers, parents, and performers whose dedication made this day a success. We look forward to returning to Cranfest next year and continuing to build bridges through language, culture, and community.