Experiencing Chinese culture and promoting cultural exchange

Experiencing Chinese culture and promoting cultural exchange

On October 11, 2018, an appreciation activity of Beijing Opera and Chinese traditional paper-cutting was held in the auditorium of COHD. The appreciation activity of Chinese culture has been a long tradition in COHD.

Mr. Lu Wei, an invited guest, performed classical pieces from Da Deng Dian and The Drunken Beauty. He also taught the class of 2018 international students various Beijing Opera gestures and moves. Another invited guest, Ms. Li Chunping, introduced the history of Beijing Opera facial make-up and meanings of different colors of facial makeup, and taught international students painting their own facial makeup. Ms. Li then showed the whole process of Chinese paper cutting to international students. Finally, four prizes were awarded to the best performing students.

This activity not only enhance international students’ understanding of Chinese traditional culture, but also enhance the cohesiveness and sense of belonging of the class, laying a solid foundation for the exchange and sharing activities between the Chinese and other cultures.

 


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