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Weekend Events
Documentary Films every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm
Saturdays at 2pm Immortal Emperor (50 minutes)
Sundays at 2pm Empires of Stone - Great Wall of China (60 minutes). Free
Calligraphy on Sundays until end April
(Sunday 30 March, 6, 13, 20 & 27 April and Sunday 15 June)
11am - 12.30pm & 1.30pm - 3pm
Have your free Two Emperors Bookmark personalised by our Chinese calligrapher.
Performance:
Live Qin and Han Dynasty Dance Performances
Sundays from 18 May - 8 June at 11am & 12.30pm
(Sunday 18 & 25 May, 1 & 8 June)
Enjoy ancient dances from the Qin and Han Dynasties. Performed by members of the Chinese Youth League - Dance Troupe and the Sydney Chinese Dancing School. Free
Chinese Calligraphy Workshops
Sunday 4 & 11 May
11.30am & 12.30pm
Enjoy stories about the history of the characters that make up Chinese writings. Watch an experienced Chinese artist demonstrate the beautiful skill of Chinese ink calligraphy. Free! NO bookings required.
Kids Activities
Every weekend 10am-12noon & 2pm-4pm
Warriors, dragons, phoenixes - a different activity to take home each weekend. Free
Booked Workshops:
Kite-Making for Kids!
Saturday 17 May & Sunday 25 May
Kids design and make their own kite using inspiration from ancient Chinese art. Session includes flying the new kites in Hyde Park. Cost $20 per child. Bookings essential for these 3 hour workshops - Tuesday - Friday phone (+612) 9320 6372. Sessions for 8-12 year olds and 12-15 year olds.
Telephone (+612) 9320 6371 for more details.
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