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Chinese Culture and Heritage Learning series Workshops If you are fascinated by or have a love for Chinese culture and want to learn more about it, these Workshop series are for you. Come and Join these Learning and Discovery workshop sessions, you will embark on a special voyage of colorful aspects of Chinese culture and Haritage…
Upon Completion of any six (6) workshop sessions, you receive a Certificate of Completion from Cultural IQTM; In addition, you receive a complimentary book from a list of best-sellers on Chinese culture and Doing Business in China.
1. Documentary Film on Contemporary Chinese Life 中国当代生活纪录片 Saturday, April 4, 2009 Networking and registration: 1:30 – 2:00 pm Presentaton Time: 2:00 to 4:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: North York Memorial Hall
Viewing an award-winning documentary film on China, brings you nearer to the heart and soul of China and its people.
2. Two Classic Books on Chinese Values and Thinking – “36 Strategies”, “The Art of War” 《36计》、《孙子兵法》
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
“36 Strategies” and “The Art of War” have been regarded as the two most important books to understand the way Chinese think. Learn why China is called a “Nation of Strategies”, and why Japanese regard these two books as the business Bible.
3. Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism – Three main religions and Schools of thinking 孔子、庄子、佛家思想
Saturday, April 18, 2009 Networking and registration: 1:30 – 2:00 pm Presentaton Time: 2:00 to 4:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
Teachings from Confucius, Lao Zi and beliefs from Buddhism, have shaped the way Chinese look at world, life and nature over the past thousands of years. One cannot build relationship with Chinese without a basic understanding of the three main religions.
4. An introduction to Comtemporary Chinese History (from 1911 till now) 中国当代史概述
Thursday, April 23, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
Years of civil wars, Second World War, Cultural Revolution and Economic Reform all happened between 1911 till now. This is also a period where numerous leaders appeared and china went through tremendous social changes.
5. Four Famous Cuisines, Healthy Chinese Cooking, the importance of Balance 四大菜系，健康与平衡膳食
Saturday, May 2, 2009 Networking and registration: 1:30 – 2:00 pm Presentaton Time: 2:00 to 4:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Greater Toronto Chinese Culture Center (Scarborough)
Chinese cooking is well-known for its emphasis on balance and variety. Based on the philosophy of Ying & Yang, Chinese believe “You are what you eat”.
6. Think like a Chinese 像中国人一样思考
Thursday, May 7, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
A comparison of East and West Thinking Process, and discussion of case studies from real life business and social experiences.
7. Traditional Chinese Medicine and Philosophy in Health Care 中华传统医药与养生 Thursday, May 14, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
Traditional Chinese Medicine originated thousands of years ago through meticulous observation of nature, the cosmos, and the human body. Learn the major theories of Yin-yang, the Five Phases, the human body Channel system.
8. Four Masterpieces in Chinese Literature 四大名著
Thursday, May 21, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
“Journey to the West”, “A Dream of Red Mansions”, “Water Margin”, and “the Three Kingdoms”, were all written during Ming and Qing Dynasty. These Four ancient classical novels are deeply rooted in the hearts of Chinese people.
9. Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Basic Principles of Feng Shui 太极、气功、风水 Saturday, May 30, 2009 Networking and registration: 1:30 – 2:00 pm Presentaton Time: 2:00 to 4:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Tai Chi instructor Location: Greater Toronto Chinese Culture Center (Scarborough)
An internal Chinese martial art that is often practiced for health reasons, today Tai Chi is spread worldwide. Follow our instructor and learn basic movements Tai Chi; understand the principles of Feng Shui.
10. Famous Chinese Historic sites and the stories behind 中国名胜古迹与历史传说 Thursday, June 4, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
Whether you are on a business or tourist trip, you will be attracted by famous sites like the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Great Wall. Do you know the stories behind…?
11. Film Lovers: The Wedding Banquet 电影观赏：《喜宴》
Saturday, June 13, 2009 Networking and registration: 1:30 – 2:00 pm Presentaton Time: 2:00 to 4:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: North York Memorial Hall
Golden Bear award-winner of 1993, the Wedding Banquet tells a comic and touching story of three young people, their life, love and struggle. The conflict of Eastern and Western values are depicted wonderfully through this touching film.
12. National Geographic: North & South; Coastal & Inland; Mainland & Greater China 中国地理
Thursday, June 18, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
China is the world’s third largest country, yet China is diversied in economic development, population, dialects, and the way people interect with each other. This meeting will address the differences and similaries between North & South, coastal & inland provinces, Mainland China, and Greater China.
13. Peking Opera, Water color & Forms of Art and Entertainment 京剧、国画与艺术形式 Thursday, June 25, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Peking Opera, Water Color instructors Location: Greater Toronto Chinese Culture Center (Scarborough)
Watch lively presentations delivered by professional instructor of Peking Opera, Water Color.
14. Old China vs. New China 中国：昨天与今天
Thursday, July 2, 2009 Networking and registration: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Presentaton Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm Speaker / Leader: Christine Gao Location: Toronto Reference Library (Yonge & Bloor)
China should be looked at from a dynamic perspective. Economic and political reforms have had a great impact on people’s values and vice versa. Social phenomena such as emerging of middle class, younger generation will be discussed.
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