Past Event
Chinese opera workshop
| Date: | 30 Sept, 2:00pm-4:00pm |
| Venue: | Drama Studio 420 Old Teachers' College, Camperdown Campus The University of Sydney |
| Entree fee: | Free |
| Bookings: | Email confucius.institute@usyd.edu.au |
China's Jinkun Theatre Group will present a free Chinese opera workshop on 30 September.
The workshop topics include:
1)Percussion
Percussion is extremely important in Chinese opera performance. A percussion ensemble comprises a drummer (conductor), a big gong player, a cymbal player and a small gong player. In this workshop, participants will learn how to play these
instruments and collectively produce some rhythmic patterns under the drummer’s direction.
2) Bazi
Bazi is the term for all weapons in Peking Opera and Kunqu. In this workshop participants will learn how to use a spear as well as simple combat techniques.
3) Stage movement
In this session, participants will learn movements and techniques such as walking and hand gestures.
RSVP are essential. Email: confucius.institute@usyd.edu.au
*For students of performing arts and Chinese studies, no Chinese language skills required.
Chinese opera performance by the Jingkun Theatre Group
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| Date: | Mon, 28 Sept, 7:30 pm |
| Venue: | York Theatre, Seymour Theatre Centre, City Road, Broadway |
| Entry fee: | Free |
| Bookings: | Email confucius.institute@usyd.edu.au |
The Confucius Institute and the School of Languages are presenting a free Chinese Kunqu opera concert performed by the Jingkun Theatre Group. The ensemble comprises of seven outstanding performers from Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shandong.
Kungu is one of the most venerable and highly appreciated forms of Chinese opera, famous for its lyrical texts and its seamless co-ordination of song, dance and movement.
We invite you and your family to join us for this unique and fascinating cultural experience.
Discussion forum: In Conversation with Guan Wei
| Discussion panel: | Guan Wei, artist John McDonald, Sydney Morning Herald art critic Dr Thomas Berghuis, Lecturer in Asian Art, The University of Sydny Dr Yiyan Wang, Chair, Department of Chinese Studies, The University of Sydney |
| Date: | Sat, 26 Sept 2.30-4.00pm |
| Followed by Guan Wei exhibition viewing | |
| Venue: | Kaliman Gallery |
| 56 Sutherland Street, Paddington | |
| Entry fee: | Free |
| Bookings: |
This discussion forum brings together one of Australia’s most influential art critics and well-known Asian art scholars. It coincides with the opening of a new solo exhibition by prominent Chinese-Australian contemporary artist Guan Wei at Kaliman Gallery on 25 September. More...
Confucius Festival
Come and join in the Confucius Festival at Burwood Park. There will be a great range of activities including lectures on Confucian philosophy and Chinese poetry, song and dance performances.
Festival Opening
| Date: | Sun, 20 Sept 10:00-11:30am |
| Venue: | Burwood Park Burwood Road, Burwood |
Public lecture: Classics Reading & Intellectual Development of Children
| Guest Speaker: | Dr Wang Chaigui |
| Date: | Sun, 20 Sept 13:00-15:00pm |
| Venue: | Burwood RSL Club 96 Shaftesbury Road Burwood |
| Entry fee: | Free |
This event is co-presented with The Burwood Municipal Government, Australian Hokkien Huay Kuan Association and Australian Chinese Performing Artist Association.
Public talk: Women along the Silk Road - Images from the murals of Dunhuang
| Date: | Mon 30 Mar 2009 2.00-4.30pm |
| Venue: | Room 424, Education Building (A35) |
| Camperdown Campus, The University of Sydney | |
| Entry fee: | Free |
| Bookings: | Email confucius.institute@usyd.edu.au |
For many years, the world has had a fascination with the Silk Road for a big part due to its intercultural importance: people of all different cultures and religions met in the trading towns and exchanged goods, ideas, opinions, attitudes, traditions, philosophies, knowledge and much more.
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Chinese Writers’ Discussion Forum
| Date: | Mon 30 Mar 2009 2.00-4.30pm |
| Venue: | Room 424, Education Building (A35) |
| Camperdown Campus, The University of Sydney | |
| Entry fee: | Free |
| Bookings: | Email confucius.institute@usyd.edu.au |
Modern Chinese Literature Lecture
Zhou zuoren in the History of Modern Chinese Literature
| Introduction: | Hon. Associate Professor Mabel Lee |
| Speaker: | Professor Gao Yuanbao |
| Co-director, The University of Sydney Confucius Institute | |
| Date: | Tues 10 Feb 2009, 1.00 - 2.30pm |
| Venue: | Room 452, Education Building (A35), |
| Camperdown Campus, The University of Sydney | |
| Bookings: | Email confucius.institute@usyd.edu.au (Booked Out) |
In this lecture Professor Gao will examine famous modern Chinese author Zhou zuoren’s views on the role of short commentaries (Xiaopinwen), as well as his writing and physical resistance during the period of Japanese occupation. Professor Gao will also compare the difference between the essays (Zawen) of Zhou Zuoren with Lu Xun. more...
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Confucius Institute presents Feng Shui Talk
| Introduction: | Professor Jocelyn Chey |
| Speak: | Dr Michael Paton |
| Date: | Wed 11 Feb, 6.30 - 8.00pm |
| Venue: | Room 351, Education Building (A35), |
| Camperdown Campus, The University of Sydney | |
| Cost: | FREE! (Tea and coffee will be served from 6pm) |
| Bookings: | Email confucius.institute@usyd.edu.au (Booked Out) |
Ever wanted to know the truth behind the ancient Chinese art of feng shui? Feng shui geomancy, the technique of arranging objects to achieve your goals, has developed world-wide popularity, but in the West only a small part of the traditional Chinese theory is used. Dr Michael Paton, an expert in Chinese history and the philosophy of science, will explain the foundations of this influential Chinese cultural practice, as well as examining some of the misconceptions that have arisen in the West concerning this ancient art. This talk will give the people of Sydney a greater insight into the original theory behind feng shui, and will delve into the truth behind this well known but little understood concept. more...
First Confucius Institute opened in NSW
The University of Sydney is now home to the first New South Wales Confucius Institute. The Institute launch ceremony was held in the courtyard of the Old Teachers'College on June 17, 2008. more...
Inaugural Lecture
The Sydney University Arts Association invites you to an Inaugural Lecture by Professor Jeffrey Riegel, Head of the School of Languages and Cultures
Yuan Mei (1716 - 1798) and a Different "Elegant Gathering" more...
Confucius Institute Plate presentation in Beijing
On the 9th of November, 2007, at the University of Sydney Beijing Dinner at the Beijing Hotel, Ms Xu Lin, the Chief Executive of the Confucius Institute headquarters and the Director General of the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) acknowledged the establishment of the University of Sydney Confucius Institute by presenting the Confucius Institute plate to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gavin Brown AO FAA CorrFRSE. more...
Participation in the Second Confucius Institute Conference
Professor John Hearn, Deputy Vice Chancellor (International), Professor Jeffrey Riegel, Head, School of Languages and Cultures and Professor Mayfair Yang, Director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Sydney participated in the Second Confucius Institute Conference in Beijing in early November 2007. more...