Join China Institute in celebration of the 2023 Chinese New Year with an authentic experience of local Chinese culture! Our fiesta will feature various cultural performances brought to us from the beautiful city of Suzhou, by renowned artists and performers! This year, the party will open with our most popular, the crowd-favorite lion dance, followed […]
Originated 600 years ago from Kunshan, an area outside of Suzhou in eastern China, Kun Opera has long been considered to be the oldest classical opera and the most comprehensive theatrical art in China. Elegant, exquisite and unique in style, Kun Opera integrates drama, music, literature, dance, design, and had significantly influenced many regional opera […]
Come to celebrate Chinese New Year, the Year of the Rabbit with China Institute and the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York! This evening program will feature performance by renowned musicians trained in traditional Chinese musical instruments including Flute, Guzheng, Erhu, Ruan, Yangqin, and Percussions, to indulge the audience with a memorable experience of classical […]
History was made on Oct. 24, 2022 when for the first time the image of an Asian American appeared on United States currency. This distinct honor goes to Anna May Wong (黄柳霜), a groundbreaking actress in the 20th century during the rise of the film industry and a champion for Asian American representation in film. […]
The Mandarin “Lunch and Learn 午间中文” is a free, online, monthly ‘Read-Aloud’ series for Chinese language learners of all levels. Join us virtually to learn Chinese culture and practice Mandarin, while engaging with Chinese literature, poetry, art, history and more with fellow enthusiasts. Participants will enjoy live, interactive learning sessions with our language and cultural […]