Nushu (女书), a secret language written in calligraphy shared by generations of Chinese women in their covert support of sisterhood, hope and survival, is now disappearing. Created during a time when women were not allowed to read or write, Nushu was used to communicate their pain, resistance and support with each other. Fast forward to […]
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 […]
This spring, bring your little ones to China Institute to meet new friends and have fun playing! Every first Sunday starting March, China Institute Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers 1-hour open session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, have fun with age-appropriate toys and […]
In 1860, the interior of China opened up to foreign missionary activity following the ratification of treaties linked to the Second Opium War. In the United States, missionaries who saw the hand of God in China’s opening streamed into China to start saving souls. Their sole objective: the conversion of the Chinese people to Christianity. […]
As part of China Institute’s film series, we will be holding a private online screening of the newly released and highly popular neo-noir thriller, The Old Town Girls 《兔子暴力》. Inspired by a true crime, the film stars renowned actresses Qian WAN 万茜 and Gengxi LI 李庚希. Inspired by a true incident, Shen Yu's debut OLD […]
A great starting point to understand a culture is through mythology, as it presents rich and colorful stories, providing keys to unlock the spirit, beliefs, values, traditions, and customs formed in a culture. Often involving characters including supernatural beings, heroes, gods and goddesses, they are fun to learn as well! Through mythological stories for various […]
This first Curator’s Lecture after three years of the pandemic will accompany the opening of China Institute Gallery’s special exhibition “Flowers on a River: The Art of Flower-and-Bird Painting, 1368-1911, Masterworks from Tianjin Museum and Changzhou Museum.” This is the first major loan exhibition from China to the United States since the beginning of the […]
This one-day international symposium will offer an extraordinary opportunity to see cultural treasures from China for the first time in the U.S. More than 100 masterworks by 59 artists will present some of the most important examples in the history of Chinese flower-and-bird painting. Spanning 500 years during the Ming and Qing dynasties, the exhibition […]
Hailing from a distinguished family in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, Wu Zuguang and his younger brother Wu Zuqiang are both legendary figures in Chinese art and literary circles. To learn about the extraordinary life of these two masters, the Renwen Society presents a lecture on March 25, 2003 by Mr. Y.C. Pan, nephew of the two […]
Come to China Institute to learn, explore, and practice calligraphy, an ancient art that cultivates appreciation of art and culture, language learning, and self-wellness in general. A unique way of writing that incorporates brushwork, composition, and balance to create an expressive piece of artwork, Chinese calligraphy has been widely considered as the finest form of […]
Led by our art educational expert, participants will delve deep into the exhibition, which presents 100 masterworks by 59 artists, including 8 women artists from the 14th to early 20th Century. One of the highlights of the exhibition is Flowers on a River, a 42-foot horizontal scroll by one of the greatest artists in Chinese […]
This spring, bring your little ones to China Institute to meet new friends and have fun playing! Every first Sunday starting March, China Institute Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers 1-hour open session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, have fun with age-appropriate toys and […]