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.
Screening: Tracks Kong Lingxui (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of Tracks Kong Lingxui.
An ordinary vocational senior school teacher Kong Lingxue was leading a plain and simple life until troubles started when he confiscated student Liu Meng’s cellphone after her listening to music in class and slapping him right in the face. Liu Meng’s hooligan boyfriend A Xiang started following Kong Lingxue wherever he went. Misunderstandings triggered by this incident messed up his career, love life and mental state, resulting in his mental breakdown and beating up his wife.
For a complete listing of Chinese films to be featured at the 2011 Chinese American Film Festival, please click here.
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