Chinese student Secily He, center, recite Confucius sayings Monday at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield.

Chinese student Jasper Yu is seen through a fellow student's bound arms Monday as Confucius sayings are recited at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. Bound arms are a sign of respect in Chinese culture, according to the group leader.

Chinese student Adam Zhang, left, demonstrates Tai Chi with others Monday at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield.

Chinese students wear colorful footwear Monday during their program at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. The program featured music, recitations, Tai Chi, calligraphy and gifts.

Chinese students demonstrate calligraphy Monday at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. Thirteen 16- and 17- year-old Chinese students shared their culture.

Jane Woodruff of Pittsfield, second from left, reacts Monday as she is gifted calligraphy by a Chinese student during a program at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. Pictured with Woodruff is Anna Parker, far left, of Palmyra. Don Woodruff, of Pittsfield, third from left, and Mark Schumpert, of Pittsfield, at right. Thirteen 16- and 17-year-old Chinese students shared their culture with about 40 attendees. The program featured music, recitations,Tai Chi, calligraphy and gifts.