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Arts & Culture Programs
Mahjong Club at China Institute
Experience history, fun, and some friendly competition! China Institute’s mahjong club is open to novices and veterans looking to learn about this historic game, develop their skills, or simply find new partners to craft their Mahjong skills! Mingle with old and new friends who share an interest in all things China during the multiple gaming sessions. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. Space is very limited to ensure an engaging and participatory experience.
*Please note that all games will be played with non-denominational chips. No money will be wagered, won, or lost.
Upcoming sessions:
Saturday, October 19, 3:00 PM –5:00 PM Register Now
Saturday, November 16, 3:00 PM –5:00 PM Register Now
Saturday, December 14, 3:00 PM –5:00 PM Register Now
Fees:
$20 for General Members; $40 for Non-members
Free for Patron Members and Special Interest Members
For questions, contact: Michael Liu at [email protected]
or 212-744-8181 ext. 158
Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10006
An Evening with Jung Chang and the Soong Sisters
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10006
Fees:
Members: $20*
Non-Members: $30*
*Ticket purchase includes a hardcover copy of Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister: Three Women at the Heart of Twentieth-Century China
Jung Chang, author of bestseller Wild Swans, launches her newest work, Big Sister, Little Sister, Red Sister: Three Women at the Heart of Twentieth-Century China, in a conversation about China’s past, present, and future. The book examines the lives of three of the most famous women in modern China: the Soong sisters, whose families and marriages changed the fate of an embattled China through civil war and revolution.
Modern Love in China: China Love
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
6:00 PM
Location: 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10006
Fees:
Members: FREE
Non-Members: $10
China Love takes viewers on a fantasy ride through the country’s multi-billion dollar wedding photo industry. Extravagant photo shoots and lavish banquets are just the beginning, as the film considers issues of freedom, status, money, and expectations for individuals pursuing their own “Chinese dream.” Following the screening, director Olivia Martin-McGuire and Chinese wedding industry leader Chen Zhou discuss the business that is taking China by storm.