Caoliang Wang, a performer from Jilin, China, dazzles audiences each night on the High Bar in TOTEM. Read his holiday Q&A where he shares his thoughts on celebrating the holidays away from home.
Favorite Holiday Food?
Coming from Northern China, we cook many Korean meals and dishes. I especially like the dumplings we eat for Chinese New Year.
Favorite Holiday Song?
I like Jingle Bells, but really it could be any holiday song. I love the atmosphere of the holidays in general.
Favorite Holiday Movie?
I like Home Alone which always plays on TV during the holiday Season. I watched it on tour.
What is a tradition you NEED to maintain every year?
It is very simple, I want to gather around great food with close friends, or in this case my second family from TOTEM.
What is your most beautiful memory of the holidays on tour?
I spent some time at some of my TOTEM friends` homes in the past few years. It is great for me to experience another culture and spend time with my friends and their families. You discover new traditions and see how they grew up, which is amazing.
What does holiday season represent for you?
For me, it is a season to think about the people you love and spend quality time with them. It is also a season that feels warm because everybody gets closer. It also represents time for resolutions for the new year and thinking about the year that is about to end.
Which traditions do you cherish most from your country?
I cherish the celebrations of the Chinese New Year, to spend time with the family and go watch the fireworks. I also love watching New Year TV shows on Chinese television, which I haven’t done in 5 years.
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