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November 10 - November 17, 2007 |
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Other interesting lectures, classes and workshops:
Lecture: China' s "One Child" Policy
Wednesday, Nov.14,19:30-21:00
Making Lotus Lanterns
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Wednesday, Nov.21, 09:30-12:30
Chinese Folk & Minority Dance Class
Sundays, Nov.18-Dec.16, 18:30-20:00
Tour: Eunuch Tombs, Murals & Temples
Saturday, Nov.17, 13:30-18:30
Chinese Yellow Rice Wine Tasting
Saturday, Nov.24, 11:00-12:30
What's on in the next two weeks
 Shaolin Temple & Luoyang Longmen Grottos
Nov.9 eve.-11
Take a weekend trip to Luoyang to visit the Longmen Grottoes, one of 3 most famous Buddhist grottoes in China and Shaolin Monastery, the birthplace of both kung fu and Zen Buddhism. >>> more |
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Mahjong Workshop
Saturday, November 10, 14:30-16:30
Come learn or practise this most popular games in China and rest of Asia. CCC boasts to let you grasp this game skills and immediately begin to play independently within one hour. If you are not a beginner >>> more |
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Royal Canal Boat Tour to the Summer Palace
Saturday, Nov.10, 09:00-13:30
Cruise along the imperial canal in a motorized canopy boat past the Beijing Zoo, the Beijing Aquarium and the Purple Bamboo Garden; appreciate the great views en route, and stroll in the garden to meet taichi practitioners beside lotus ponds and amat >>> more |
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Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs
Sunday, Nov.11, 09:00-18:00
Mutianyu is a famous section of the Great Wall, and it is not so commercialized but also a moderate section (not so physically demanding). Ming Tombs is the largest and well preserved imperial tomb complex with over 500 years >>> more |
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Tour: Antique Furniture in Rural Beijing
Sunday, Nov.11, 14:00-17:00
Wish to see thousands of pieces of finely refurbished antique Chinese furniture, from opium beds to scholar' s writing tables, in a 5,000 square metres warehouse and furniture studio and gallery beside 12,000 square metres lotus pond? >>> more |
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Calligraphy Class
Every Monday, Nov.12-Dec.17, 19:30-21:00
Conducted in English, the class teaches everything, from meaning and evolution of the characters, culture to related history and music. You don't have to be able to write Chinese already, just have to be enthusiastic and be willing to hold a brush >>> more |
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Visit: Beijing Enamel Art Factory
Tuesday, Nov.13, 09:30-12:00
Come to see workshops of cloisonn¨¦ or Jingtai Lan (the "blue of Jingtai"). It is so named because the blue was the dominant color adopted for enameling, and cloisonn¨¦ became prevalent during the reign of Jingtai (1450--1456) in the Ming dynasty. >>> more |
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Lecture: China' s "One Child" Policy
Wednesday, Nov.14,19:30-21:00
The lecture will cover the historical background to government policy and its impact on the society. Particular stress will be placed on the latest policy direction, the implementation of the policy, the demographic consequences ... >>> more |
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Tying Chinese Knots: bracelet
Wednesday, Nov.14, 09:30-12:00
Learn to make the auspicious knots from CCC folk artists Ms Wang, and work out your own knots (knots, butterfly or lily shoes, and other patterns of crafts), and hang them up on your neck or your handbag. >>> more |
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6 Days Southeast Guizhou & Dragon Backbone Rice Terrace
Nov.15-20
Guizhou of Southwest China has long been remote, stagnant and ackward, however, unspoiled by tourism development. Its stunning landscapes and terraced rice fields, as well as its colorful ethnic minority cultures have made Guizhou a paradise. >>> more |
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Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs
Thursday, Nov.15, 09:00-18:00
Mutianyu is a famous section of the Great Wall, and it is not so commercialized but also a moderate section (not so physically demanding). Ming Tombs is the largest and well preserved imperial tomb complex with over 500 years >>> more |
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Making Chinese "Palace Pastry"
Friday, Nov.16, 12:30-14:30
Learn to make Forbidden City style pastry from CCC's chef and bake your own breads, cakes and little pyramids. >>> more |
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Chinese History Lectures
Fridays, Nov.16-Dec.7, 10:00-12:00
These lectures will provide a basic understanding and appreciation of the development of the institutions, religion, science and technology, arts, philosophy, literature, geography, and values up until 1949. >>> more |
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Ancient City Xi An (Terracotta Warriors)
Nov.16 eve.- 18
Take weekend trip to visit the famous Terracotta Warrior Site; Ancient City Wall, Shaanxi Museum; Great Mosque and Muslim Street; Wild Goose Pagoda, etc. >>> more |
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Overnight excursion: Zhengding & Yujia Stone Village
Saturday & Sunday, Nov.17-18
CCC will explore two historical towns near Shijiazhuang, capital of Hebei: Zhengding and Stone City. Zhengding is a county in Hebei Province approximately 260 kilometers south of Beijing, China. It is under the administration of nearby Shijiazhuang C >>> more |
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Tour: Eunuch Tombs, Mural and Temples
Saturday, Nov.17, 13:30-18:30
CCC takes you to explore two obscure and fascinating sites. Tucked away in the mountains in the west suburb, the Eunuch tombs and temple complex remain authentic and peaceful. >>> more |
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Try hand-pulled noodles and making dumplings
Saturday, Nov.17, 10:30-12:30
Try pulling dough into Beijing style thin longevity noodles in a minute! And then make dumpling (jiaozi) with two different fillings and flavours. CCC invites professional cook to instruct you for these two marvelous culinary skills. >>> more |
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Shangyuan Established Artists Village Tour
Sunday, November 18, 09:30-16:30
Shangyuan is non-tourist artists community in a peaceful village. These academic artists are relatively older and have established their fame in China and abroad. CCC makes appointments with some famous painters and sculptors and visit their homes. >>> more |
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Chinese Folk & Minority Dance Class
Sundays, Nov.18-Dec.16, 18:30-20:00
Ms. Ding, veteran dancer and teacher of China National Songs & Dance Troupe will teach the class. With the rhythm of Tibetan music and songs, dance in Tibetan style. Tibetan culture, religion and custom will be learned as well during the class. >>> more |
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Tuina Massage Course
Monday & Wednesday, Nov.19-Dec.12, 13:00-15:00
The 8-session traditional tuina massage course introduce basic Chinese medicine theory, manipulation techniques on relaxing the muscle and vein, and pressing corresponding acupoints; and treatments on common diseases. >>> more |
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Foot Reflexology Course
Monday & Wednesday, Nov.19-28, 19:30-21:30
4-session foot reflexology course will be instructed by licensed traditional Chinese physician therapist. English narration. Each class is small group with adequate practical exercises. >>> more |
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Ink & Wash Painting Class: Bird-Flower
Tuesdays, Nov.20-Dec.18, 10:00-12:00
Chinese ink & water painting is a thousand-year tradition, and the xieyi style (free-hand) is one of the most unique style of Chinese painting. The CCCC painting course is specially designed for expatriates. >>> more |
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Beijing Walk: Summer Palace
Tuesday, Nov.20, 14:00-17:00
The Summer Palace is an imperial garden mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. Three quarters of the garden is water and rest are a variety of palaces, gardens, and other classical-style architectural structures. >>> more |
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Book Club: "China Shakes the World"
Wednesday, Nov.21, 10:30-12:00
In this book, James Kynge traces these tremors from Beijing to Europe to the Midwest as China's ravenous hunger for jobs, raw materials, energy, and food - and its export of goods, workers and investments - drastically reshape world trade and politic >>> more |
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Making Lotus Lanterns
Wednesday, Nov.21, 09:30-12:30
Hear interesting lantern stories from Mr. Zhang, 73, nicknamed Lantern Zhang, who acquired the craftsmanship from an eunuch master in the Forbidden City. >>> more |
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Visit Erguotou Liquor Factory
Thursday, Nov.22, 09:30-12:00
Visit the famous Beijing Er Guo Tou Liquor Factory to see the entire traditional production skills such as distilling and fermentation in the gigantic wok; the wine cellar with half-century vintage, and hundred-woman packing line. >>> more |
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Southern Water Towns: Suzhou, Wuzhen, Hangzhou
Nov.22 eve.-25
Chinese ancient Water Towns in South China are well known for their ancient houses, bridges and the rivers running through them. Explore with CCC Hangzhou and Suzhou, and one peaceful ancient town Wuzhen. >>> more |
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Walk: Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square
Friday, Nov.23, 09:00-12:30
The 3.5-hour guided walk will provide informative and real explanation, covering not only the history, city planning, architectural details & symbols, fengshui of Tiananmen Square and the palace, but also the the life and fate of emperors and eunuchs >>> more |
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Xuanwu Hutong & Courtyard Houses Pedicab Tour
Friday, Nov.23, 14:00-16:10
Go to the peaceful hutongs (alleys) and courtyard houses in Beijing Xuanwu District, learn the real life of Beijingers in the neighborhood , get into their homes for a chat, check out a kindergarden with lovely kids; see an old opera houses >>> more |
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Tour: Writer Lu Xun's Museum
Saturday, Nov.24, 14:00-17:00
Go to visit Lu Xun's Museum and Former Residence with CCC, and learn the legendary story of this Father of Modern Chinese Literature. Mr. Huang, researcher of Lu Xun, will guide us through the tour. >>> more |
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Chinese Yellow Rice Wine Tasting
Saturday, Nov.24, 11:00-12:30
Chinese wine expert will give a lecture on the history, technique, taste and quality of Chinese yellow wines. Some typical brands and types of wines and snack will be tried during the talk. >>> more |
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Great Wall Mutianyu & Ming Tombs
Sunday, Nov.25, 09:00-18:00
Mutianyu is a famous section of the Great Wall, and it is not so commercialized but also a moderate section (not so physically demanding). Ming Tombs is the largest and well preserved imperial tomb complex with over 500 years >>> more |
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Hands-on: making tiger-head Shoes
Sunday, Nov.25, 14:00-17:00
Tiger shoes are commonly found on babies' feet in the countryside of China even today. The shoes are entirely made of cloth and their toe-caps are made into tiger's head. Learn how to make the traditional tiger shoes... >>> more |
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Tour: Demystify Chinese Buddhist Temples
Sunday, Nov.25, 14:00-17:00
You may think that all Buddhist temples in China look the same ? but do you really understand their symbolism? We invite you to spend an afternoon with CCC expert and perhaps a monk at the Fayuan Temple, who will provide the keys to unlock the signif >>> more |
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Peking Opera and face-painting
Tuesday, Nov.27, 13:30-15:00
Get to know Peking Opera from make-up, to singing and movements. Some famous episodes of opera will be performed and you will do the face-painting and be dressed up for photos. >>> more |
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Tying Chinese Knots: Longevity Knots
Wednesday, Nov.28, 09:30-12:00
Learn to make the auspicious knots from CCC folk artists Ms Wang, and work out your own knots (knots, butterfly or lily shoes, and other patterns of crafts), and hang them up on your neck or your handbag. >>> more |
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Hakka Earthen Round Buildings
Nov. 29- Dec.02
Get to know Fujian province, the southeastern end of China's mainland facing Taiwan across the strait. Xiamen, beautiful seaport city with Gulangyu Island; then dirve into the villages in the mountains south and west of Fujian for the magical earthen >>> more |
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Ear Reflexology Course
Thursday, Nov.29 & Dec.6, 13:30-15:30
CCC's Ear Reflexology classroom instruction includes the history of Ear Reflexology and Auricular Therapy, auricular anatomy, auricular points - location and conditions, auricular inspection, and hands-on application and documentation. >>> more |
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2 Days to Nanjing, the south capital
Nov.30 eve.-Dec.2
Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, 306 km (189 miles) NW of Shanghai. First the nation's capital in the early years of the Ming dynasty (A.D. 1368-1644), then the capital of the Republic of China from 1911 to 1937, and now capital of Jiangsu Province >>> more |
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Ear Reflexology Course
Monday & Wednesday, Dec.3 & 5, 19:30-21:30
CCC's Ear Reflexology classroom instruction includes the history of Ear Reflexology and Auricular Therapy, auricular anatomy, auricular points - location and conditions, auricular inspection, and hands-on application and documentation. >>> more |
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Mahjong Workshop
Sunday, December 9, 14:30-16:30
Come learn or practise this most popular games in China and rest of Asia. CCC boasts to let you grasp this game skills and immediately begin to play independently within one hour. If you are not a beginner >>> more |
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Book Club: "The Long March"
Wednesday, Dec.12, 10:30-12:00
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Qigong Class (Daoyin style)
Thursdays & Sundays, Dec.13-Jan.24, 19:30-21:00
Qigong is an ancient art of healing and self-healing which originated in China as early as four thousand years ago. Qigong is an integral part of traditional Chinese medicine. >>> more |
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