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The Magic of Chinese Calligraphy

March 27, 2023

Learn the basics and background of Chinese calligraphy, enjoy a live demonstration, and try it yourself! featuring UNC alum Giff Ransom   Contact Yi Zhou for more information. No Chinese language proficiency required!

Rengetsu and Nantenbo: Calligraphy and Context

March 22, 2023

A one-day symposium considering the two artists of Lotus Moon and Nandina Staff, open to the general public and scholars alike. The symposium will look at the work of artists Ōtagaki Rengetsu and Nakahara Nantenbō from multiple perspectives, including Japanese Buddhism, the materiality and … Read more

Driving off a Cliff: Where Are US-China Relations Headed?

March 13, 2023

Over the last 2-3 years, there has been a souring of the bilateral political relationship between the U.S. and China.  Many U.S. firms are re-thinking their presence in the Chinese economy; a significant number are considering moving their operations out … Read more

Rakugo: Comical Tales from Japan

March 2, 2023

  Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 Time: 5:15 – 7:15 PM Location: Hanes Art Center 121 Parking info: https://parkonthehill.com/public-parking   RAKUGO: Comical Tales from Japan Join nationally-acclaimed storyteller Motoko for an evening filled with humor, charm, and elegance. A native … Read more

Hinamatsuri : Japanese Dolls Festival

February 8, 2023

Hinamatsuri is a traditional Japanese festival to celebrate the health and prosperity of young women. The festivities include a traditional seven-tiered display of dolls representing women court attendants of the emperor in historical Japan. Come and join an interactive presentation … Read more

Hinamatsuri : Japanese Dolls Festival

February 8, 2023

Hinamatsuri is a traditional Japanese festival to celebrate the health and prosperity of young women. The festivities include a traditional seven-tiered display of dolls representing women court attendants of the emperor in historical Japan. Come and join an interactive presentation … Read more

A Letter to A’ma and Q&A with director Hui-ling Chen

February 8, 2023

The Carolina Asia Center and UNC’s Department of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies are proud to sponsor this screening of the acclaimed documentary A Letter to A’ma. Taiwanese art teacher Hui-Ling returns to her hometown to mourn her deceased grandmother. … Read more

LGBTQ+ Health Research in China and Singapore

February 2, 2023

Dr. Rayner Tan will provide a brief overview of the sociolegal context around LGBTQ+ issues in China and Singapore, and will share comparative perspectives on the impact of such issues on health-related research among LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. Dr. Tan … Read more