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.
Theater
Nixon in China
The San Francisco Opera House presents John Adam's "Nixon in China".
Nixon in China
The San Francisco Opera House presents John Adam's "Nixon in China".
A Conversation with Tan Dun: A New “Peony Pavilion” in an Old Context
World-renowned composer Tan Dun will discuss his vision for restaging the classic kunquopera Peony Pavilion in the Metropolitan's Astor Court.
Making History Personal: A Lecture & Demonstration With Artistic Director Lenora Lee
New York University presents “Reflections”, a performing art presentation that's part of the White Wave's Wave Rising Series.
Performance: The Peony Pavilion
The Metropolitan Museum of Art presents one of five performances of the sixteenth-century Kunqu opera masterpiece, "The Peony Pavilion," in a seventy-minute version developed and directed by celebrated composer Tan Dun.
CounterPULSE Artists in Residence, Lenora Lee Dance: Reflections
CounterPULSE presents Chinese dance in the American context.
South Coast Repertory: Chinglish, a Visions and Voices Event
A USC Visions and Voices event to see David Henry Hwang's Broadway hit Chinglish
Sand Mandala by the Gaden Jangtse Monks
The Pacific Asia Museum presents Sand Mandala.
Theatrical Engagement: Stan Lai in Conversation
A discussion with influential Taiwanese playwright Stan Lai
Power into Play: Guest Ritual and Tribute-Paying Dramas of the Qianlong Reign
The Center for Chinese Studies at UC Berkeley presents a discussion with Liana Chen on the important role theatre played in the formation of court culture in Qing China.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?