Opening of  2012  Spring
CCC Teachers and Students Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition

Dear CCC friends,

Please join us at the China Culture Center on Sunday, March 4, 2102 at 10:30 -12:30 am  for the opening of our annual' s teachers and students calligraphy and painting exhibition.  After a short welcome by some of our staff and students at 11:00am, we' ll all take brush in hand and create a joint work of calligraphy and art on a single, giant piece of paper.

The exhibition will last till end of March. Please feel free to visit CCC anytime if you could not make it on this Sunday opening.

Cultural Tours of Beijing

 

Day Tour: Rural Beijing Village By the Wall
Saturday, Mar.3, 09:30-16:00

This is a nice walk in rural Beijing to see an "authentic" village of China in the mountains near the Great Wall. The little village is located in a walled castle, where villagers still cut wood and branches in the mountain to build up fire. >>> more

Backstreet Beijing Walk - Mosque & Muslim Quarters
Saturday, Mar.10, 10:00-13:00

This CCC walk will head you to Niujie (Ox Street), a largely Muslim community in Beijing's Xuanwu District. This walk will give you a feel for the unique Muslim quarter with old Beijing hutong atmosphere. >>> more

Light Hiking Tanzhe Monastery & Yangpoyuan Village
Sunday, Mar.11, 08:30-17:00

Tucked away in the mountains in the west suburb, Tenzhe Monasteries and Pagoda Forest remain authentic and peaceful. They are one of the oldest temples in Beijing with lots of old pines and stone scarvings. The village nearby is old & nice. >>> more

Chinese Tea Tour to Maliandao Market
Sunday, March.11, 10:00-16:00

Come with CCC tea expert to Maliandao, the largest tea market in northern China. We will explore with you some shops and taste some white and green teas, and try oolong and pu’er in the afternoon after a lunch in a nice restaurant nearby. Tea, tea sets and pets knowledge will be narrated, followed by discussions. >>> more

Zen Retreat & Immersion Practice in Suburb of Beijing
March 16 eve.-18, 19:00

Experience the calm and peace of life as practiced by Zen Buddhism in the seclusion of our courtyard retreat near the Ming Tombs in the outskirts of Beijing. Our Zen master will show you how to dissolve stress from your life >>> more

Light Hiking around Glazed Roof Tile Village
Saturday, March 17, 09:00-17:00

The so called "Glazed Roof Tile" Village used to have many imperial kilns in the entire village, providing golden tiles for the Forbidden City and royal buildings. Now the tradition is kept. Family kilns are still available and in use. >>> more

Backstreet Beijing Walk: Red Building & Northern Cathedral
Sunday, March 18, 14:00-17:30

Stroll in the old cultural streets at Wusi & Wenjin Street, and others, and view the Red Mansion of old Peking University,Wenjin Street, old palaces of Beijing library, and the "Northern Cathedral of Beijing" >>> more

Tianjin Concessions & Colonial Architecture Day Tour
Sunday, Mar.25,08:30-19:00

This is an expert guided tour exploring the old colonial districts and areas where the western and classic Chinese villas still exist. The beautiful renovated Haihe river, the traditional lanes, neighborhood and market will also be visited. >>> more

 Courses, Hands-on Classes and Lectures

Feng Shui Course - Xuan Kong Flying Star
Tuesday & Friday,Mar.02-27, 10:00-12:00

Alvin Ang, Singapore practitioner and trainer, gives Xuan Kong Flying Star Feng Shui course on how to plot, read and interpret a chart of any house in any period; how to activate Wealth and people luck; and practical audit. >>> more

Peking Opera Workshop
Saturday,Mar.17, 14:00-16:00

CCC will invite professional actors of Peking Opera to introduce you to the history, complexity and subtleties of this famous art form. Selected parts from Peking Operas will be performed to explain movements and gestures and voice adaption. >>> more

Lecture: Three religions of Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Wednesday, Mar.21, 19:30-21:30

This lecture reviews three major values and religions of China in one lecture. All Chinese scholars generally agree on that China and Chinese culture and thoughts have been shaped by the three religions or values together. >>> more

Book Club: "Nixon & Mao: The Week That Changed The World"
Tuesday, March 20,10:30-12:00

Join our monthly book chat and this time we will discuss the book:"Nixon & Mao: The Week That Changed the World by Margaret MacMillan. You are also welcome even though you may not have read a single page of the book yet. Just join our discussion! >>> more

Tai Chi Class
Monday,Mar 05-26, 10:00-12:00

Taichi, a moving form of yoga and meditation combined, is ancient Chinese meditative exercise for the body, aiming to foster a calm and tranquil mind. CCC's Chen Style Taichi master speaks English and has experience in teaching Westerners. >>> more

Tuina Massage Course
Tuesday & Thursday, Mar.6-29, 19:30-21:30

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

Chinese Bird-flower Painting Class
Tuesday, March 6-27, 19:00-21:00

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

Hands-on: Seal-carving
Wednesday, Mar.07, 10:30-12:00

An exquisite personal seal is a must for all Chinese scholars, artists and calligraphers. Many Chinese people today are still fond of stamping their seal on every book they buy. Learn to carve one at CCC with your Chinese and English names. >>> more

Cookery: hand-pulled noodles and dumplings
Wednesday,Mar.14,18:00-20:00

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

Chinese Landscape Painting Class
Thursday,Mar.15-Apr.05,10:00-12:00

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

Calligraphy Class
Tuesday,Mar.27-Apr.17,10:00-11:30

Conducted in English, the class teaches everything, from meaning and evolution of the characters, stroke techniques to related culture. You don't have to be able to write Chinese already, just have to be enthusiastic and be willing to hold a brush. >>> more