July 2013

Spotlight on China Institute Education Since its founding in 1926, China Institute has been dedicated to educating the American public about Chinese culture, history and contemporary life. More... Gallery Established in 1966, CI Gallery was the first non-profit gallery in the U.S. to showcase Chinese art and culture exclusively & on a regular basis. More... Corporate Programs Provide executives from around the world with forums for networking and information-sharing on critical issues in U.S.-China business relations. More...

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General Highlights: Gallery Dunhuang：Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road ~ To be extended through October 6, 2013 Due to popular demand, China Institute Gallery is working on extending Dunhuang：Buddhist Art at the Gateway of the Silk Road through October 6, 2013. Please stay tuned for more details! Dunhuang, the western gateway to China, is one of the world's most esteemed art shrines and cultural heritage sites. Dunhuang addresses art and ritual practices of the Northern dynasties（420-589）and the Tang dynasty（618-907）. The exhibition features 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）illustrate the story behind Dunhuang's historic discovery. Magnificent replicas of a 6th-century central pillar and an 8th-century cave allow visitors to experience 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... 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: Red Sorghum – Film Screening and Talk ~ July 10, 2013 Please come and enjoy a film screening of Red Sorghum, an adaptation of 2012 Nobel Literature Prize winner Mo Yan’s novel of the same name. Screening will be followed by a talk with Professor Jeffrey C. Kinkley, a historian at St. John's University specializing in the intellectual history and literary history of twentieth century and contemporary China. More... Introductory Conversation ~ Saturdays, July 13 - August 10, 2013 Join us on Saturdays to practice and improve your Mandarin Chinese conversation skills. This class is ideal for students who have completed up to Level 4 in our Chinese classes and will focus on the fluidity of speech and proper pronunciation. More... Corporate SAVE THE DATE：The Tenth China Institute Executive Summit ~ November 8, 2013 Our 2013 Summit, titled The Chinese Dream and the American Dream：Common Perspectives, Consumer Expectations, and Economic Outlook, will take place on November 8th in New York City. The opening dinner will be hosted at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on November 7th. Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business, the Summit co-organizer will bring a delegation of Chinese CEOs to attend the Summit. More...