[chinese culture] SPH, Poh Tiong Choon arts fund launch arts showcaseSingapore Press Holdings (SPH) will partner the newly set up Poh Tiong Choon Arts Fund to launch the Lianhe Zaobao Arts Showcase to promote the appreciation of Chinese arts and culture in Singapore.From: http://straitstimes.com.feedsportal.com/c/32792/f/524617/s/1a16b0d1/l/0L0Sstraitstimes0N0CBreakingNews0CSingapore0CStory0CSTIStory0I73410A80Bhtml/story01.htm[chinese culture] A night of Hakka cultureA CULTURAL troupe from Huizhou city in central Guangdong, China, mesmerised a thousand-strong audience with its many talents during a Hakka Cultural and Variety Show at the Penang Caring Society Complex.From: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/11/14/north/9835871&sec=north[chinese culture] Preserve traditional Chinese culture — LeeMIRI: Assistant Minister of Communications Datuk Lee Kim Shin urged Chinese associations in the state to share the [...]From: http://www.theborneopost.com/2011/10/17/preserve-traditional-chinese-culture-%e2%80%94-lee/[chinese culture] Use of kinship terms as forms of address in Chinese cultureJohn Wakefield describes, in cultural terms, the relevance of how Hong Kong Cantonese speakers teach their children to use kinship terms in forms of address.From: http://www.abc.net.au/rn/linguafranca/stories/2011/3361497.htm[chinese culture] University of Southampton Launches New Chinese CentreUniversity of Southampton has just announced the launching of a new centre promoting Chinese culture and language. Linked to the Centre for Contemporary China, the Confucius Institute will help establishing the University of Southampton as one of the main sites in the UK for China studies.From: http://www.wessexscene.co.uk/news/top-news/2011/11/08/university-of-southampton-launches-new-chinese-centre/[chinese culture] 2 Chinese pandas coming soon to Edinburgh zooThe pair were given to the UK as a gift from China from Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang during his visit in January. -China Daily/ANNFrom: http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne+News/World/Story/A1Story20111112-310320.html[chinese culture] International Preschool & Kindergarten Offers Summer Camps with New |EduTour|The Sino-European International Preschool & Kindergarten (“SEIPS”), located in Shanghai, is offering a unique summer camp experience that will expose children to Mandarin and the Chinese culture. It is one of the only educational tours available for preschool and kindergarten-aged children.Shanghai, China (PRWEB) November 09, 2011 As China’s influence on the global stage grows, it is more ...From: http://news.yahoo.com/international-preschool-kindergarten-offers-summer-camps-edutour-050616870.html[chinese culture] 99TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: The Chinese Middle School (1912-2011), Cradle of Chinese Learning and CultureFounded in 1912 by philanthropists Lai Fat Fur, Venpin and Ng Cheng Hin, the Chinese Middle School (Shing Fah), now situated at Dr Joseph Rivière street, Chinatown, Port-Louis, has indelibly played a major role in the integration of the Chinese Diaspora into the rainbow nation of the island.From: http://www.lemauricien.com/article/99th-anniversary-celebration-chinese-middle-school-1912-2011-cradle-chinese-learning-and-cul[chinese culture] Saugus teacherSAUGUS - Saugus High School Mandarin teacher Julie Oliver will be heading to China during Thanksgiving break to take part in a Chinese language study program in Beijing.From: http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2011/11/04/news/news10.txt[chinese culture] Tibetan Yak Racing Part of Area’s Vibrant CultureThere is an annual festival held in the far western Chinese area called Tibet. The Shoton Festival in Lhasa features paintings of the Buddha, traditional horsemanship displays and perhaps the weirdest sport in Tibet. Yak racing is a traditional Tibetan sport that goes back over a...From: http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ycn-10377303[chinese culture] China Says No Talking Tibet as Confucius Funds U.S. UniversitiesWhen a Beijing organization with close ties to China’s government offered Stanford University $4 million to host a Confucius Institute on Chinese language and culture and endow a professorship, it attached one caveat: The professor couldn’t discuss delicate issues like Tibet.From: http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-11-01/china-says-no-talking-tibet-as-confucius-funds-u-s-universities.html[chinese culture] Where are the Ancient Arts of China? (Part 2)Communism, especially the so-called Great Cultural Revolution, had a devastating effect on the arts of ancient China.From: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/arts-entertainment/where-are-the-ancient-arts-of-china-part-2-63526.html[chinese culture] In Thursdays paper: Her grasp of Chinese is to Rockford’s advantageROCKFORD — In China, Carrie Zethmayr is a Caucasian with cachet. Zethmayr, 26, speaks Mandarin. She also understands Chinese culture, which she absorbed as she studied there, part of a yearlong Beloit College program, in 2006-07. HOW?TO?READ?THE?FULL?STORYFrom: http://www.rrstar.com/news/x780393991/In-Thursdays-paper-RAEDC-staffers-grasp-of-Chinese-is-to-our-advantage[chinese culture] Chinese troupe to perform hereThe beauty of Chinese culture and exciting martial arts energy of “Chi of Shaolin — The Tale of the Dragon” will grace the stage of the Performing Arts Center at Kent State University at Tuscarawas at 7:30 p.m. Saturday.From: http://www.timesreporter.com/news/x1138520301/Chinese-troupe-to-perform-here[chinese culture] North American Chinese School Highlights Cultural AwarenessA weekend camp brings Chinese culture to children in the United States.From: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/arts-entertainment/north-american-chinese-school-highlights-cultural-awareness-63599.html[chinese culture] Tianji Releases New Infographic on Chinese Professional Social Networking Highlighting Chinas Unique Internet CultureSAN FRANCISCO, and BEIJING, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Tianji, a Viadeo company and the leading professional social network in China with over 8 million members, today released a new infographic featuring interesting facts related to Chinas Internet culture, and how they differ from...From: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/tianji-releases-new-infographic-on-chinese-professional-social-networking-highlighting-chinas-unique-internet-culture-132908268.html[chinese culture] 10/31/2011 TIBET – CHINA Writers and scholars arrested and jailed to strike at Tibet’s culture? After a year in detention, a well-known Tibetan writer from a Tibetan area of Sichuan is sentenced to three years in prison on unknown charges. Chinese authorities are arresting Tibetan intellectuals, monks and ordinary teachers to wipe out Tibetan culture.From: http://www.asianews.it/news-en/Writers-and-scholars-arrested-and-jailed-to-strike-at-Tibet%e2%80%99s-culture-23057.html[chinese culture] Military Culture Should be Improved: Chinese OfficialBeijing, October 27 (KCNA) -- Xu Caihou, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, called for promoting the prosperity and development of advanced military culture.From: http://www.kcna.co.jp/item/2011/201110/news28/20111028-13ee.html[chinese culture] Chinese Studios Huayi Brothers, Bona Take Stakes in U.S.-Based China LionTHR Staff Publicly-listed Chinese studios Huayi Brothers Media Corp. and Bona Film Group Ltd. are both acquiring 20 percent stakes in U.S.-based China Lion Film Distribution, the companies announced Monday. read moreFrom: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/chinese-studios-huayi-brothers-bona-255242[chinese culture] Portage school district awarded $600,000 to teach Chinese language, cultureThe grant is from the Confucius Institute at Western Michigan University.From: http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/10/portage_schools_win_600000_gra.html[chinese culture] Chinese President starts key trip to EuropeBeijing/Vienna (China Daily/ANN) - Chinese President Hu Jintao left for Vienna on Sunday (October 30) as Chinas role in helping the debt-ridden eurozone comes under the global spotlight.From: http://ph.news.yahoo.com/chinese-president-starts-key-trip-europe-034002167.html[chinese culture] Reel China: Chinese companies take stake in China LionChina Lion gets investment from Bona, Huayi Brothers to expand U.S. film distribution of Chinese-language movies.From: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/10/chinese-film-companies-take-stake-in-china-lion-distribution-1.html[chinese culture] Eastday-Animation puts Chinas culture in frameTHE Chinese animation industry has been striving to achieve international recognition and promote Chinese culture - a move that is being seen as part of the governments plan to strengthen its |soft power| and extend its influence, industry insiders and experts said.From: http://english.eastday.com/e/111029/u1a6176452.html[chinese culture] Chinese Brides and Chinese Dating Secrets Exposed Guide Re-releasedSam Reeves at http://ChineseDatingSecrets.com has just re-released his book Chinese Dating Secrets Exposed. Sam, in his book, claims that he can spot the right kinds of Chinese brides and avoid the wrong kind, the ones that are simply in it for material benefits. Is it actually possible that Sam Reeves in China has unlocked the secret to a happy relationship between Chinese women and western ...From: http://news.yahoo.com/chinese-brides-chinese-dating-secrets-exposed-guide-released-070855367.html[chinese culture] Chinese-speaking contest links Chinese culture to worldStudents from around the world gathered in Chongqing last Tuesday to participate in a Chinese-speaking competition designed to enable the world to have a deep understanding of the charm of the Chinese culture and language.From: http://en.ce.cn/National/culture/201110/27/t20111027_22792255.shtml[chinese culture] W&M launches Confucius InstituteWILLIAMSBURG – The College of William & Mary is launching a new institute devoted to Chinese language and culture, a concept the college envisions will expand its global reach.From: http://www.vagazette.com/articles/2011/09/05/news//doc4e53c9d363542527175776.txt[chinese culture] A fine nine messA number supposed to bring good fortune in Chinese culture proved very unlucky for a toddler -- but dont give up on it yet. Kyle Lo and his mom were strolling by the big red 9 that sits on the sidewalk outside 9 W. 57th St. in 2009, when...From: http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/fine_nine_mess_NPEzhC3BgOUzXt9QLOCM4N?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=[chinese culture] History etched in stoneTHE first phase of the Chinese Calligraphy Stone Gallery at the Nirvana Memorial Park in Semenyih has been completed.From: http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2011/9/5/central/9418800&sec=central[chinese culture] Small world: Chinese visitors tour exotic Lockport farmAs if there aren’t enough unusual things going on at the residence of Kim and John Peters, the Lockport couple recently hosted a delegation of Chinese visitors.The four delegates, all employees of the Chinese government, are in the United States for five months studying American culture. On a recent Sunday, they stopped by the Peters’ farm to check out their alpacas, llamas, chickens, goats and ...From: http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/7366837-417/small-world-chinese-visitors-tour-exotic-lockport-farm.html[chinese culture] Chinese shoppers go for Koreaas goods, culture and propertyOutside Dongwha Duty Free Shop in the centre of Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, rows of tour buses lined up in the parking lot demonstrate Chinaas ever-growing thirst for Korea. Inside, hundreds of tou .....From: http://asianewsnetwork.feedsportal.com/c/33359/f/566601/s/17ee84a4/l/0L0Sasianewsnet0Bnet0Chome0Cnews0Bphp0Did0F21346/story01.htmPage 1 of 3 1 2 3