Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Scholar for a day / Chinese Poetry
The Pacific Asia Museum offers Chinese related workshops during their day of scholarship.
Scholar for a Day
2:00 - 4:00 pm
During the Song Dynasty, Chinese scholars were expected to excel at the arts. Enjoy an overview of this lifestyle, followed by a tea ceremony and hands-on experiences in the scholarly pursuits of calligraphy and flower arranging. $5 materials fee.
Space is limited. RSVP to (626) 449-2742 ext. 31 or email b.sun@pacificasiamuseum.org
Chinese Poetry
4:30 - 5:30 pm
The scholarly arts of China continue in this back-to-back program as the local poets of Dragon Renaissance share original works written in classical and contemporary styles. In Chinese and English.
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