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New Talks, Lectures and Classes
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 Lecture: "Shanghai School" painters
Wednesday, May 28, 19:30-21:30
Haipai (Shanghai School) painters refer to late 19th and early 20th century Shanghai painters including Ren Bonian, Wu Changshuo, etc. The speaker Bo Songnian is professor of art history and author of China Art History and China Folk Art History. >>> more |
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Book Talk: "Socialism Is Great!" by Zhang Lijia
Wednesday, June 18, 19:30-21:00
"Socialism is Great" is a spirited memoir by a former Chinese rocket factory worker and ended up an international journalist. The author Lijia Zhang is a contributor to international publications including South China Morning Post, Washington Times. >>> more |
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Wrapping Zongzi at Duanwu Festival
Friday, June 6, 11:00-13:00
Join CCC's hands-on class to celebrate Duanwu (or Dragon Boat Festival)! You will learn the history and symbols, and also wrap your own zongzi, pyramid-shaped rice wrapped in reed or bamboo leaves. The ingredients include beans, lotus seeds, chestnut >>> more |
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Lecture: China's Education In past 30 Years
Wednesday, June 11,19:30-21:30
Chen Xiaoguang, a senior journalist and editor of China Education, will review the education in China in the past 3 decades, problems and changes and future. The lecture will be in Chinese with English interpretation. >>> more |
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Talk: Taoism & Zen's Influence on Western Art
Tuesday, June 17, 19:30-21:00
Douglas Lewis, a Canadian artist and curator, will talk about the influences of Taoism and Zen on western contemporary art from 1960 to the present, and his own projects since his arrival in Beijing. >>> more |
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Hands-on Classes
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Chinese Cloth Tiger Pillows
Wednesday, May.28, 09:30-12:30
Hand made tiger pillows are cute toy and pillow for children. It is sewed in detailes with a big tiger's head, paws, and tail. In china, the tiger is the numen for child. It is symbol of power and goodness. >>> more |
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Foot Reflexology Course
Mondays & Wednesdays, June 2-11, 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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Tuina Massage Course
Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 3-26, 13:30-15:30
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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Workshop: Chinese papercut
Wednesday, June 4,10:00-12:00
Take up scissors and learn to cut traditional folk patterns and decorations from CCC's folk artist, then use them to ornament your home ! >>> more |
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Hands-on: Chinese Grass Weave
Thursday, June 5, 09:30-12:30
Learn to make grass weave crafts with CCC master. >>> more |
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Dining Out£ºVegetarian Cuisine
Tuesday, June 10,12:30-14:00
Come and join us for lunch/dinner at the local's favorite dining spots that are likely NOT found in popular travel magazines and dining guides. Learn how to order from the menu, the ingredients, and the stories behind chef's signature dishes. >>> more |
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Hands-on: Patchwork Pictures
Wednesday, June 11, 10:00-12:00
Traditional patchwork picture(Buduihua), is made of rags with different colors cut, pasted, and embroidered with exquisite patterns. It is most popular in northern of Shaanxi, China. Come and stitch multi-colored fabrics into a nice Chinese picture. >>> more |
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Chinese Food from market to table (3): Cold Dishes
Friday, June 13, 10:00-13:00
Don't feel like making greasy stir-fries in the hot summer? Come and learn how to prepare home-style Chinese cold dishes that are just perfect for the season. The class will start with guided-tour of local farmer¡¯s market followed by cooking demo >>> more |
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Chinese Food from Market to Table (4): Summer Melon Medley
Saturday, June 21, 10:00-13:00
Bitter melon, Winter melon and Sponge gourd, according to the Traditional Chinese Medicine, are considered cooling food¨Cthey help to clear heat, detoxify and dispel dampness. The class will start with guided-tour of local farmer's market. >>> more |
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Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye
Sunday, June 22, 14:00-16:00
Learn two fabric craftsmanship at Chinese Culture Club: tie-dye (zha ran) and batik (la ran), which represent typical minority Chinese folk art: simple colour and texture, and unique patterns. >>> more |
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Folk songs & music on boat at Lotus Pond
Saturday, June 28, 19:00-22:30
Join us for an evening of music and romance hosted on the boats by world-famous musicians, who will serenade us playing traditional Chinese instruments and thrill to the vocal talents of accomplished folk singers. >>> more |
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