General Highlights:

Join us on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Cipriani 42nd Street as China Institute presents the Blue Cloud Award to three worthy recipients：Jay M. Goffman, Partner and Global Head of Corporate Restructuring at Skadden and a Trustee of China Institute; the Lang Lang International Music Foundation, founded by the world renowned pianist, Lang Lang; and James B. Rogers, American investor and author. More...

An oasis city on the edge of the Gobi Desert, Dunhuang is home to the world's most magnificent ancient Buddhist cave shrines, the Mogao Caves. For the first time in the U.S., an exhibition of rare treasures from the site will be on view at China Institute Gallery. Dunhuang：Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road will present a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see sculptures, scrolls, and other objects dating back more than a thousand years. The exhibition is organized by China Institute Gallery and Dunhuang Academy and is curated by Fan Jinshi, Director of the Dunhuang Academy. Dunhuang kicks off a yearlong program at China Institute Gallery celebrating the arrival of treasures from the Mogao Caves, identified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1987. The Year of Dunhuang will include a second exhibition in the fall, as well as lectures, short courses on specific topics, interactive family workshops, longer format courses for educators, virtual tours, online resources and two exhibition catalogues. More...

Classes for all levels and interests. Spring classes start the week of April 8, 2013. Register for one of our 6-week Summer Intensive Mandarin courses before May 1 and save $125! More...

Learn the essentials to traveling in China, including but not limited to：a brief cultural introduction, crucial phrases appropriate for daily use, greetings and proper terms of address, asking for directions, and much more! More...

Understanding and using proper tones is crucial to effective oral Mandarin conversation, as tones convey difference in meaning. In this two-hour workshop, we will focus on the phonetics of the Chinese language：initials, finals, pronunciation, tones, and special rules. Materials are included. This workshop is suggested for beginners. Prior knowledge of the pinyin system is required and further instruction will be provided on the pinyin structures that tend to be more difficult. More...

Another critical part to effective oral Mandarin conversation is understanding the proper stress, pause, and speed patterns. This two-hour workshop will focus on the correct linking of sounds, stresses, rhythm, pauses, and intonation. Materials are included. This workshop is suggested for students who have completed at least Mandarin Level 4. More...

For K-12 educators, a study tour tracing the multi-ethnic influence that shaped the Forbidden City from July 15-31（deadline to apply：April 17）. More...

In this workshop, you and your family will have a rare chance to learn how to read the mural of Deer King Jataka, explore several aspects of mural making techniques, including how colors are made and chosen, as well as creating a mural of your own to take home! More...

Make your child's summer a fun-filled experience by enrolling in the Children's Summer Program at China Institute. Designed for children ages 3 to 8, the Children's Summer Program offers instruction of Chinese language and culture in an exciting and interactive environment. More...

Get exclusive preparation for the AP Chinese Language and Culture test in this exciting new class at China Institute. This course provides a unique opportunity for high school students to boost their proficiency in Mandarin, gain an extra advantage on college applications, and prepare for college-level course work. More...

Join us for an evening of music and conversation, with Chinese indie music artist, Baishui. Born in a small Sichuanese city, he is a composer and self-taught musician who plays guitar, piano, and many traditional Chinese instruments. More...

Original Copies presents the first and definitive in-depth chronicle of the remarkable phenomenon in which entire townships appear to have been airlifted from their historic and geographic foundations in Europe and the Americas, and placed in Chinese cities. The book’s author, Bianca Bosker will be interviewed by Jerome Silbergeld. More...

Ang Lee's comedic drama from 1993, that follows the lives of Simon, Wei-Tung, and Wei-Wei as they try to keep a major secret from Wei-Tung's parents. Held in conjunction with the Center for Public Scholarship's 29th Social Research conference, Food and Immigrant Life：The Role of Food in Forced Migration, Migrant Labor, and Recreating Home. More...