CCC e-Newsletter > Beijing

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	Tonight: Sep. 28 Illustrated talk: Erotic fiction in Ming and Qing Dynasties Dr. Li will explore erotic or even pornographic fiction of Ming & Qing Dynasties, and their social background, and explain why one of the most pornographic novels Jin Ping Mei could be regarded as one of the five Chinese classic novels together with Dreams of the Red Chamber and Journey to the West. Another Round of Reflexology Course The four sessions of reflexology (foot massage) course starts from October 11 to November 1, Tuesday 2pm Upcoming trips October 8-9 (Sat.-Sun.) Weekend Trip: Yellow Mountain (Huangshan) & Anhui Ancient Village Hongcun (Shooting site for "Crouching Tigers and Hidden Dragons" ) October 16 (Sun.) Day-trip: Tianjin Historical Architecture Tour October 21-23 (Fri.-Sun.) 3-day Trip to Guilin and Yangshuo October 29-30 (Fri.evening-Sun.) Trip to Pingyao--Raise the red lantern (check out CCC website for trip details)

Talk: Erotic Literature & Homosexuality Wednesday, September 28, 7:30pm

Erotic novels and homosexuality boomed during these last two Dynasties of China. Among them, the most famous "erotic" novel in Chinese history is "Gold, Vase and Plum" (Jin Ping Mei). Peking Normal University Doctor Li Xiaolong specilizes in Min >>> more

Weekend Trip: Yellow Mountain (Huangshan) & Anhui Ancient Villages October 8-9, Fri.night.-Sun.evening

This is a weekend trip covering two UNESCO-listed sites: Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) & Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui - Hongcun. >>> more

Dining Out: Shanghai food Saturday, October 8, 12:30pm

Dining out with CCC guide to a decent Shanghai restaurant, sample some most delicious dishes and learn the style of Shanghai food, and some knowledge on such as what are the typical food to order and how to prepare some Shanghai food. The chef will b >>> more

Taichi(taijiquan) class Saturday, Sept.3-24 & Oct.8-29, 10:30am

Taichi (Taichi chuan; or taijiquan) is ancient Chinese meditative exercise for the body, aiming to foster a calm and tranquil mind. It can perhaps be thought of as a moving form of yoga and meditation combined. >>> more

Ink & Water Painting Monday, October 10-Oct.31, 7:30pm

Meet different styles of CCC guest artists, pick up the brush and try on rice paper the traditional Chinese Ink & Water Painting! >>> more

Talk: Tibetan Furniture Tuesday, October 11, 8pm

A Tibetan Chest Based on 3 years of study of furniture in Tibet and in private collections, Chris Buckley will talk to CCC members and friends about what to look for when collecting Tibetan furniture, some background on its history and uses an >>> more

Foot Massage Tuesday, October 11-November 1, 2pm

4-session of foot massage and reflexology course is conducted in small group with English narration. >>> more