This Wednesday evening:

Music and Sound Meditation for Stress Reduction Sunday, May 17, 14:30-16:00 Our stress management expert Elyn MacInnis will explain the science behind stress reduction using sounds and music. Come and learn about it - and de-stress in the process. >>> more

Film Screening: "Cherries Grows on The Pomegranate Tree" Friday, May 15, 19:30-21:30 The director will be on hand for discussions after the screening. The film reflects current China's village politics and life during the course of modern development, from birth control implemetation, village head election to basic village level administration establishment. >>> more

Other upcoming courses, classes,  and lectures

Yang Sheng (Health) Workshops Tuesday, May 12-June 9, 19:30-21:30 The 5 session course is about life cultivation and maintenance in Traditional Chinese Way. You will learn the theory and self cultivation and treatments on mind, body and soul; and seasonal food, exercises, massage, and balance of emotions >>> more

	Contemporary Chinese History Thursdays, May 14-June 18, 19:30-21:30 Note: You can either choose to attend by single sessions or the whole course. Contemporary Chinese History deals with China's transformation since 1840 and emphasis is placed upon political development and social changes but also the civilization and cultural aspects in six sessions. The lectures will be in English. >>> more

Talk/Hands-on: Peking Opera Masks Saturday, May 16, 14:00-17:00 Learn to identify different roles of Peking opera through their painted faces, the significances and characters they represent. Then the master will teach you how to paint opera faces on masks. >>> more

Hands-on: Embroidered Shoes Sunday, May 17, 14:00-17:00 Learn to sew traditional embroidered shoes with CCC teacher and do your own hand-made colorful shoes. >>> more

	Foot Reflexology Course Mondays & Wednesdays, May 18-27, 13:00-15:00 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

Tuina Massage Course Mondays & Thursdays, May 18-June 15,10:00-12:00 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

Ink & Water Painting Class - Landscape Tuesdays, May 19-June 9, 19:30-21:30 Meet different styles of CCC guest artists, pick up the brush and try on rice paper the traditional Chinese Ink & Water Painting! >>> more

	Book Club: "My Country and My People" by Lin Yutang Tuesday, May 19, 10:30-12:00 Join our monthly book chat and this time we will discuss the book "My Country and My People" by Lin Yutang . >>> more

Calligraphy Classes Tuesday, May 19-June 9, 10:00-11:30 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

Talk: Old Beijing City Planning & Fengshui Wednesday, May 20, 19:30-21:00 This is an overall review and study on the Forbidden City and the Beijing City planning of the past, which attempts to answer all questions about Fengshui, architecture, meaning of symbol of gates, walls, arches, directions and numbers. >>> more

Screening: "The Lost Brother" Friday, May 22, 19:30-21:30 The director will be on hand after the screening. >>> more

Making Beijing toys Saturday, May 23, 14:00-16:00 Learn the history and stories of a variety of old Beijing toys and then try your hand at making traditional toys of running mouse and others with folk artists. >>> more

	Wrapping Zongzi at Duanwu Festival Sunday, May 24, 14:00-16:30 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

	Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye Saturday, June 6, 14:00-16:00 Learn two fabric craftsmanship at China Culture Center: tie-dye (zha ran) and batik (la ran), which represent typical minority Chinese folk art: simple colour and texture, and unique patterns. >>> more

	Book Club: "China' s Best Contemporary Writers" Tuesday, June 9, 10:30-12:00 Join our monthly book chat and this time we will discuss the book: "The Time is Not Yet Ripe ---- Contemporary China’s Best Writers and Their Stories" . >>> more

Cookery: hand-pulled noodles and dumplings Wednesday, June 10, 11:00-13:00 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

	Contemporary Chinese History Thursday, June 11, 19:30-21:30 Contemporary Chinese History deals with China's transformation since 1840 and emphasis is placed upon political development and social changes but also the civilization and cultural aspects in six sessions. The lectures will be in English. >>> more

Qigong Classes Sundays, June 14-July 5, 18:30-20:00 Qigong is an ancient art of healing and self-healing which originated in China as early as four thousand years ago. The sets of exercises bring about a balanced energy flow, the end result is optimizing body and mind. >>> more

Hands-on: Chinese Tie-Dye Wednesday, June 17, 10:00-12:00 Learn two fabric craftsmanship at China Culture Center: tie-dye (zha ran) and batik (la ran), which represent typical minority Chinese folk art: simple colour and texture, and unique patterns. >>> more

	Zen Meditation Workshop Every Thursdays, 19:30-21:30 Join us each week for an insight into the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. We'll be guided on our journey of self-discovery by a Buddhist layman and learn about Zen through its music, its stories, its art, its rituals & martial arts. >>> more