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.
Culture
Members' Exclusive Exhibition Preview: Gardens, Art, and Commerce in Chinese Woodblock Prints
The Huntington presents a members only preview of their exhibition: "Gardens, Art, and Commerce in Chinese Woodblock Prints."
Shia Saints in a Sunni Land: Shrine Legends in Chinese Central Asia
The Columbia Weatherhead East Asian Institute presents a talk by Professor Rian Thum.
CCS Chinese Documentary Film Series: Railroad of Hope
A screening of the powerful documentary that provides a rare glimpse into the reality of the lives of Chinese peasants.
Taiwan Cinema Symposium and Book Release: Yesteray and Today
Colombia University hosts a conference that includes lectures, panel discussions, book talks, and movie screenings looking at Taiwanese cinema.
Confucian Coming-of-Age Rites: Classical Practice and Contemporary Revival
Zhou Yiqun will speak on Confucian coming-of-age rites at Stanford University.
Yangsi Film Premiere
The Rubin Museum of Art in New York City presents a premiere of the film Yangsi by Mark Elliot, a coming of age story with universal themes, made over a fourteen year period.
Chinese New Year Celebration with the New York Philharmonic
The New York Philharmonic ushers in the Year of the Rooster with a festive concert featuring Puccini’s ravishing Turandot; beloved Chinese folk and art songs; a new trumpet concerto, Joie Éternelle (Eternal Joy); and Ravel’s immortal Boléro — which crescendos into an auspicious new year of good fortune!
Power and Glory: Court Arts of the Ming Dynasty
This exhibition will explore the glories of the Ming dynasty imperial court.
Reconfiguring Class: Fashion, Consumption and Labor in Contemporary China
Duke University presents a conference on contemporary China's fashion, labor and consumption trends.
Forced Competition And Existential Comparisonism - A Conversation By Xiang Biao 项飙 (April 14th, 2023)
Join the discussion! In this conversation, participants are invited to share personal experiences and observations. Xiang will start the conversation by providing a brief history about examination in 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?