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Caligraphy | Caligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. A contemporary definition of caligraphic practice is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner". The story of writing is one of aesthetic evolution framed within the technical skills, transmission speed(s) and materials limitations of a person, time and place. |  |
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Chinese Brush Painting |
Starting around 4000 B.C. traditional Chinese painting has developed continuously over a period of more than six thousand years. Its growth has inevitably reflected the changes of time and social conditions. In its early stage of development, Chinese painting was closely related to the other crafts, from pottery to the decorations used on the bronzes, carved jade and lacqerware. |  |
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Chinese Classical Dance |
Chinese dance dates back nearly 5,000 years. As in most cultures, Chinese dance is closely linked to and reflective of life experiences and concerns. Thus the dances can be divided into (1) CEREMONIAL; for praying to the gods for bountiful harvests,(2) DRAMATIC; for reporting and commemorating historical events, (3) MARTIAL; for demonstrating fighting techniques, and (4) AGRICULTURAL; for celebrating nature and work.
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| Ethnic Cooking |
Instruction and demonstration of dishes from around the world. Students will learn knife and cooking techniques as well as plating and serving. At the end of each session, students will eat the foods they prepared. |
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| Jewelry Making | Instruction and demonstration of making ear rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Students will learn wire looping techniques, using findings, and stringing of beads. At the end of each session, students will have one finished item to take home. |  |
| Karaoke singing |
Share the joy of singing to socializing, gathering, exchanging feelings and learning that promote the mental health of seniors, especially those who lives alone.
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| Longevity Dance |
Also known, as Yuan-Ji Dance is a gentle exercise that combines marital arts, Tai-Chi Chih, music and dance. |
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| Majong |
Majong was invented long long time ago in China as a game. A majong set has 144 beautiful tiles, which may be classified into four suits, the bamboo, circle, character, and wind. In each suit, there are 36 tiles. The wind suit includes the flowers, dragons and winds. American majong sets usually have 166 tiles.
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| Muscle Toning and Stretch |
Basic Strength Training that helps building and stress the muscle and gaining muscle flexibility. |  |
| Seminars |
Providing culture related seminars in Chinese History, arts, customs, literature, and geography to promote a better understanding of China/Chinese. |
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