Second- and third-graders at Hawaii Preparatory Academy will present “The Tale of The Chinese Zodiac” at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. The free and open-to-the-public musical performance will be hosted at Gates Performing Arts Center on the school’s Upper Campus.
Second- and third-graders at Hawaii Preparatory Academy will present “The Tale of The Chinese Zodiac” at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5. The free and open-to-the-public musical performance will be hosted at Gates Performing Arts Center on the school’s Upper Campus.
This fun multicultural folk tale reveals how 12 special animals got their places in the Chinese zodiac.
It’s long ago in ancient China and the Jade Emperor has a great idea: He’ll set up a race across the river, and the first 12 animals to cross the finish line will represent the years in the Chinese zodiac.
Will the Dog and the Pig ever make it across? Why is the Horse so annoyed at the Snake? How did the Rabbit arrive before the Dragon? Can the Rat really be the winner? And why is the Cat all wet?
This is the second in a series of musical productions by HPA’s Lower School students. The kindergarten and first-grade classes will present the next performance Feb. 6.
For more information, call 885-2501 or 885-2500.