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What to See and Do at the China Institute This Winter

Founded in 1926 by renowned scholars and educators, China Institute is the oldest non-profit organization in America solely dedicated to advancing a deeper understanding of China. The institute's sparkling new downtown galleries are a perfect destination on a crisp winter day. Highlighted below are three of China Institute’s biggest draws this season.

Best of China Institute: Art in a Time of Chaos: Masterworks From Six Dynasties China

art in a time of chaos

From September 30, 2016 to March 19, 2017, Art in a Time of Chaos: Masterworks From Six Dynasties China, 3rd – 6th Centuries will be on display as China Institute’s main exhibit, and it’s one you definitely won’t want to miss. Ancient archaeological findings from both the Southern and Northern Dynasties will be on display, including ceramics, sculpture, calligraphy, and paintings. The 3rd to 6th centuries in China are considered pivotal to the country’s artistic, political, and geographical history, often considered theRenaissance of the Eastern world. Take a glimpse into the habitual day-to-day life of Chinese citizens during this richly chronicled period, and see how the country’s history has played such a vital role in shaping present day China.

Best of China Institute: Film Art Set in Times of Chaos: Chinese Martial Arts Films 

Film Art Sets

Wuxia is a genre of Chinese film that deals with martial arts, chivalry, and sorcery. Piqued your interest? If so, make sure you check out Film Art Set in Times of Chaos: Chinese Martial Arts Films, China Institute’s five-week film series that accompanies Art in a Time of Chaos. Dragon Inn (directed by King Hu), Hero (directed by Zhang Yimou), Red Cliff (directed by John Woo), Legend of the Black Scorpion (directed by Feng Xiaogang), and Once Upon a Time in China (directed by Tsui Hark) will be screened on various dates between February 16, 2017 and March 16, 2017 for $5 a screening (non-members). Each of these martial arts films is set during a different dynastic period in China’s history, and a distinguished scholar will introduce each movie, providing relevant historical context and cultural information. 

Best of China Institute: Chinese New Year Celebration

China Institute Family Programs

China Institute offers family programs throughout the calendar year to cultivate interest in Chinese culture and China’s history by creating fun and friendly events for people of all ages. The Chinese New Year Celebration (The Year of the Rooster) is the next big happening. Slated for February 4, 2017, attendees can participate in family workshops, enjoy a live performance, and even partake in a celebratory party. The workshop will take place earlier in the day, with tickets costing $20/adults and $5/children (non-members), and the concert will begin late afternoon, costing $20/person (non-members). As far as what to expect, New Year-themed workshops will include dumpling making, storytelling, lantern-making, food, live music, and even a party featuring a lion dance.

For more information, see chinainstitute.org.

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