A couple of us decided to take the motorized double seated bike to get to lunch.

This evening we had a concert at one of the more modern church buildings.  Afterwards the congregation broke into prayer groups.  We had the opportunity to pray for people and the Spirit of the Lord moved our hearts.

Quick story – one of the students asked me if we ate dog the day we went to hot pot.  I said of course not why would you think that?  She said that Doc had told her that some of the meat was mutton.  lol

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For lunch we were treated to Peking duck, now known as Beijing duck and then we packed up and headed for the first concert of the tour.  The building was packed out with the worship anointed.  Dr. Melton spoke on running the race and keeping our eyes fixed on the goal of Jesus.

We left the church around 9:30pm and ate at McDonald’s.

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We tobogganed down from the Wall and headed to lunch at Subway that was at the base of the Great Wall.  We loaded back up on the bus and headed to the Olympic Stadium where we stood between the Bird’s Nest and the Bubble Swimming area. The students entertained the Chinese by singing in the Square and then jumping in the water show.

We went to the market and bartered for treasures and ended the day by eating at “hot pot” and singing Happy Birthday to May.

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We were able to join up with the China Education group from Vanguard University led by Dr. Mike Wilson while we were at Tiananmen Square. That was great because we were able to hear some of the history of the location and so many interesting facts about the event of 1989. From there we walked to the Forbidden City, which got its name because only the Emperor and his royal family and court could spend the night there.  The highest building was where the Emperor’s throne was. This is such an incredible place with years of interesting history. We wish we could know it all!

The following pictures were taken inside the Forbidden City.

It is fairly unusual to have such a beautiful sunny day in a city of over 18 million people.  The air quality was one of the better days.  Some of the students wanted to experience what the locals feel and so they wore face masks (which wouldn’t filter any pollutants but it feels like it is doing something). We had our first large Chinese lunch where the food just kept coming.

Later we were treated to the “Theatre” with the Chinese Acrobats where a definite highlight was the 8 motorcyclists who rode together in a sphere, nearly hitting each other the whole time!  They really did have “Bicycle Skill.”

Thanks for your prayers and we’ll keep you posted as we prepare for our first concert!

- VSB China Team

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Here are a few photos from them at their airport transfer in South Korea:

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The Music Department would like to invite you to Dr. Tanya Karyagina’s piano concert that she will be performing at the Fellowship Hall of Regents Point retirement community in Irvine. This will be a concert you don’t want to miss. We so proud of all of the accomplished faculty within our music department and are continually challenged by their personal musical endeavors.

Recital attendance credit will be given to VU students who submit the program to Teresa by Thursday, May 9th. AND there will be ice cream sundaes afterwards!

For more information or to RSVP visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/505538729511458/

Time:

May 8th, 2013
7:00pm

Program:

Beethoven. Sonata in F minor, Op. 57 “Appssionata”
Chopin. Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22
Bach/Busoni. Chaconne in D minor, BWV 1004

Cost:

Admission is free

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The Vanguard University Guitar Ensemble will be releasing their first full length album at their concert on Thursday Night, April 18th at 7:00pm in Needham Chapel on campus. The title of their album is “Soundscapes” and features some incredible instrumental arrangements such as “Pacific Coast Highway” by Andrew York and “Cuban Landscapes With Rain” by Leo Brouwer. This album also includes Vanguard favorites such as Dr. Greg Glancey’s arrangements entitled “Drum, Strummer Boy, Drum”, “Jam Ye Merry Gents”, and the “Hyfrydol Hymn.”

Make sure to mark your calendars and be at this CD release concert, you won’t want to miss it. This event is featured in Vanguard University’s Celebration of the Arts. To find out more about the guitar ensemble visit their webpage. Also, make sure to look into our Bachelor of Music programs with

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Join the Department of Music for the Percussion Ensemble concert on Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00pm in Needham Chapel. You don’t want to miss this concert! It is always a great night of music and rhythm. This event is featured in Vanguard University’s Celebration of the Arts. To find out more about the percussion ensemble visit the ensembles page.