The Forbidden City speaks to us through its shining roof tiles and cultural artifacts. Today the IU Chinese Calligraphy Club will bring the Forbidden City to Bloomington, and everyone can witness and enjoy the splendor of this highest ranked palace of the top five palaces in the world ( The Forbidden City, Versailles, Buckingham Palace, The White House, The Kremlin). Many lovely activities and performances await you!
Taihe Palace: Please join us to enjoy a documentary about the Forbidden City, a Beijing Opera performance, and a Guzheng solo. Broaden your knowledge of China's imperial past, experience the rich tradition of the Beijing Opera, and savor the refined instrument that is the Guzheng. Wenyuan Pavilion: We invite you to come to the Wenyuan Pavilion. In China, calligraphy stands among the highest forms of art, and here you can enjoy the fragrance of flowing ink while receiving an traditional style Chinese title based on your day of birth. Imperial Dining Room: A beautiful arrangement of food awaits you at the table. Everyone loves food, and the emperor of China was no different. The Chinese Calligraphy Club will offer wonderful treats for all guest present at our Forbidden City Event. Yangxin Temple: Here, at Yangxin Temple one can enjoy the rich and fulfilling depth of tea. Few pursuits can parallel the satisfaction an excellent tea brings. Tea is far from a mere drink, it is an art form. The Inner Chambers: Deep within the Forbidden City lies the Inner Chambers. In the past, only eunuchs, concubines, and the emperor himself were permitted to enter these secluded halls. But, today everyone can appreciate their treasures. The Chinese Calligraphy Club can help you design and create your very own 簪子 Zanzi (hairpin). Best of all, this gift is free for every participant. The Imperial Garden: Last but far from least, you can enjoy the Forbidden City through virtual reality. Dive in and explore the wonderful sights of the emperor's palace through this sophisticated technology. Experience the Forbidden City as if you were there now. In addition to this VR experience, attendees can play some traditional Chinese games which are similar to juggling a beanbag (踢毽子), the beanbag toss (投壶), and top spinning (陀螺). Address: 150 North Rose Ave. Bloomington
Parking Space: Willkie Parking Lot (requires a parking permit). Metered parking is also available by the Herman B. Wells Library.
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It is how ancient China communicated with and opened itself to the world. It is one of the most important trade routes in world history. It is a traditional delivery road between East and West. It is a bridge connecting human cultures, especially between agricultural and nomadic civilizations. The Silk Road started from Changan, China. It was a business passageway that connected with Asia, Africa and Europe. The Silk Road was established by Zhang Qian, who had already traveled to the West twice. After the Silk Road was established, a new era of communication between East and West started. Time: Fri Nov.3 4-6pm Location: IU Mathers Museum of World Culture Chinese Calligraphy Club puts on a cultural event on the Silk Road. Program “The Silk Road”, theater drama, by Heping Theater Club “Uyghur Kizi”, Xinjiang dance, by Juer “The Spring on Mount Tianshan”, Calligraphy: Yangkun Lu Pipa: Zixuan Wang “Half a Pot of Yarn”. Guzheng: Shuting Feng, Dance: Xinyi Shen Calligraphy Bamboo script is ancient calligraphy written on a piece of bamboo or wood. Bamboo script, from the Han dynasty, is an ancient relic that was often found on the Silk Road. During the Han dynasty, the history of the connections of China with Middle Asia, West Asia, and North Asia was recorded using bamboo script. Tea art The name of the “Silk Road” was proposed by Ferdinand von Richthofen, who was a German geologist, to describe the northern routes of the Silk Road. The “Tea Horse Road”, also commonly known as the southern Silk Road, was proposed by Chinese scholars based on their observations and experiences of the cultures of the routes. This name has more meaning underneath. The middle and lower reaches of the Lantsang River, Ailao Mountains, and Mt. Wuliangshan are the origins of tea, and tea is an important landmark and cultural representation of southwest China. Just like silk and porcelain, tea is also one of China’s worldwide commodities. The distribution of tea and the spread of tea culture are the core of the Tea Horse Route. The tea traveled a long way from its origin to the consumers, which meant it passed through different cultures and places. Xiangnang(Sachet) Fragrant and incense were highly valuable commodities that were only sold in small quantities. China has a long history of using sweet-smelling spices and perfumes. The usage of spices and perfumes includes burning, boiling, and mixing them with alcohol. The spices and perfume were made from different plants in their natural state, and some came from the south China, or were imported from other countries. During the Qin and Han dynasties, China became more united and expanded its territories to the southern provinces, where the spice and perfume trade was thriving. As a result, more and more spices and perfumes were distributed throughout China. When the Silk Road became more popular, more spices and perfumes begun to be mutually exchanged between southern Asia and Europe. Ancient Chinese Printing Press The invention of the printing press made China the first and only country that could easily replicate words and had the largest number of books. The spread of the printing press had pushed the art of duplication into a new era, and it was a landmark for world progress. Because of those contributions, the printing press became known as the “Mother of Civilization”. “The Contribution of Song Dynasty Technology” pointed out that the printing press was a cultural addition and a scientific technology. After Chinese inventions developed and became mature, they started to spread out to the whole world. For instance, North Korea used the printing press to print books during the 10th and 11th centuries. Because of China’s rich traditions of archery, the game of pitch-pot appeared. It was created two thousand years ago and consisted people throwing sticks into a pot with several openings. Chinese tassels The line and string twist together to become a knot, and it represents the unity of the Chinese people. It was also carried on the Silk Road, and shared to the whole world. Western style The river, prairie, the Gobi Desert, and the people who lived there created their own culture. Since the Silk Road ran through the western part of China, traders from the east wanted to guarantee that they could pass through the region safely. Fruit in the western part of China became ripe and began to fall during autumn and winter, so traders saw these seasons as the best time to visit the Silk Road since the ripe fruit in the West would ensure that they would be well-nourished. The instrument exhibition
During the show, Mathers Museum of World Cultures will feature instruments from countries that the Silk Road passed through.
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