On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Documenting the Global City Project, Beijing 2009 -- Shadow House 唱影
USC film student Laura Yilmaz and Communication University of China student Yang Yijing collaborated on this look at a dying art form, shadow puppetry, and the lively artists who create it. The art troupe also happens to be unique in that many of its members are little people.
This video is also available on the USCI YouTube Channel.
Other films from the
"Children of the Sun" by Justin Feldman and Xiao Beidi
"Director" by Liu Guanguang and Zhao Tingting
“Invisible Wall” by Adan Avalos and Han Xie
“Jiang Hu Session” by Thenmozhi Soundararajan and Jane U
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