Chinese Language CoursesChinese Cultural Courses
Whether you are interested in learning more about Chinese society and culture or engaging with the centuries-old traditions of Chinese art, our cultural awareness courses at the Confucius Institute should have something of interest for you.
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Tai Chi is a form of 'moving meditation' that is both a health-promoting exercise and an incredible stress reliever. Tai Chi is for both body and mind. It will reduce your stress, improve your fitness, and enhance your overall well-being. This is a beginner's class … so everybody is welcome. |
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Chinese Calligraphy |
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Chinese calligraphy is the visual essence of Chinese culture. In this beginner’s class you will experience how calligraphy was taught and practiced over centuries in China. Oriented to mastering the basic calligraphy skills you will learn about the origins of Chinese characters and their importance in the art of Chinese calligraphy. The course will also focus on the basic strokes and forms of Chinese characters. The emphasis will be on the techniques, methods and the practice of brush writing, in particular the movement of the brush. By the end of the course you will be able to produce beautiful brush writing. |
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