General Highlights:

Gallery
Dunhuang：Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road ~ April 19 – July 21, 2013
Dunhuang, the western gateway to China, is one of the world’s most esteemed art shrines and cultural heritage sites. Dunhuang：Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road will address art and ritual practices of the Northern dynasties（420-589）and the Tang dynasty（618-907）. The exhibition will feature excavated art works, high relief clay figures, wooden sculpture, silk banners, and molded bricks. A group of treasured Buddhist sutras from the famous Cangjingdong（The Library Cave）will illustrate the story behind Dunhuang’s historic discovery. A magnificent replica of the 8th century cave that houses the beautiful Bodhisattva of the Mogao Grottoes and an illustrious central pillar from the 6th century will also be prominently displayed to recall the actual cave setting. More...

Education
For K-12 Students:
Children's Summer Program ~ Summer 2013
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...

Mural Painting Family Workshop：A Tale of the Deer King ~ May 4, 2013
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...

China Institute's AP Chinese Prep Course ~ August 2013
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...

2013-2014 Chinese for Children classes ~ Registration OPEN
Your child will learn Mandarin Chinese language and culture through songs, stories, games and art projects in a student-centered classroom environment. More...

For Adults:
Language Workshop：Phonetics & Pronunciation - Pinyin ~ May 3, 2013
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...

Business Intensive Mandarin ~ May 6 – June 10, 2013
Join us for an intensive Business Chinese class, suggested for students who have at least an intermediate level of Chinese. Using our customized curriculum designed by our team of instructors, this class will offer students the opportunity to learn and practice vocabularies and communication skills we find to be most important when conducting business in Chinese. More...

Language Workshop：Phonetics & Pronunciation - Stress, Pause, and Speed ~ May 17, 2013
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...

Summer 2013 Group Language Classes ~ Register Today!
Complete one-year of university Chinese language study this summer. Now offering two levels for our 6-week Summer Intensive Mandarin course! Register early and save! More...

Summer 2013 Studio Classes ~ Calligraphy & Brush Painting
Learn the way of the brush or the fundamentals of traditional brush painting this summer! Knowledge of Chinese or brush technique is not necessary. Register by May 15 and receive a $25 DISCOUNT off tuition. More...

Arts & Culture
2013 Paul Chih Meng Memorial Short Course
The Timeless Li-Du and Du-Li in the World of Tang Poetry ~ May 7, 14, and 21, 2013
Join instructor Ben Wang for a three session short course as he describes the lives and works of four masters of poetry during the Tang dynasty：Li Bai（701-762）and Du Fu（712-770）in the High Tang period, and Du Mu（803-852）and Li Shangyin（812-858）in the Late Tang period. More...

Screening & Director’s Talk：One Child ~ May 10, 2013
May 12, 2013 will mark the 5th anniversary of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. This film focuses on the lives of three different families, all of whom lost their only child. This is a special program for all the families impacted by the earthquake in Ya’an, Sichuan on April 20, 2013. More..

Author Talk & Book Signing：Kosher Chinese：Living, Teaching, and Eating with China's Other Billion ~ May 28, 2013
Author Michael Levy discusses his experiences as a Jewish-American, teaching English in a small Chinese town. His account of overcoming vast cultural differences to befriend his students and fellow teachers is by turns poignant and laugh-out-loud funny. More..

Members' Events
Young Associates Spring Social：Games Night ~ May 10, 2013
Join the Young Associates for a delightful evening of cross-cultural networking and learning classic & contemporary Chinese games such as Go, Mahjong, and Chinese Chess. More...