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Solo Exhibition of Chinese Artist Li Ling —— This exhibition showcases the unique artistic journey of Li Ling, a talented Chinese artist known for her distinctive style and profound themes. Through her works, Li Ling explores the intricate relationship between nature and urban life, inviting viewers to reflect on their own experiences and emotions. In her latest pieces, Li Ling seamlessly integrates elements of traditional Chinese painting with modern themes, creating a dialogue between the past and the present. Her artwork often features serene landscapes intertwined with representations of indoor spaces, such as floors and sofas, symbolizing the blending of natural beauty with everyday life in the city. Join us for this remarkable exhibition to experience Li Ling’s artistic vision and engage with her captivating reflections on life, nature, and the urban environment. Chinese Tea Culture —— Chinese tea culture is a rich and intricate aspect of Chinese history and social life, spanning thousands of years. It encompasses various practices, traditions, and philosophies around the cultivation, preparation, and enjoyment of tea. Here are some key elements of Chinese tea culture: Dragon Boat Festival Beginning on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, people of several ethnic groups throughout China and the world celebrate the Dragon Boat festival, especially in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The festivities vary from region to region, but they usually share several features. A memorial ceremony offering sacrifices to a local hero is combined with sporting events such as dragon races, dragon boating and willow shooting; feasts of rice dumplings, eggs and ruby sulphur wine; and folk entertainments including opera, song and unicorn dances. The hero who is celebrated varies by region: the romantic poet Qu Yuan is venerated in Hubei and Hunan Provinces, Wu Zixu (an old man said to have died while slaying a dragon in Guizhou Province) in South China, and Yan Hongwo in Yunnan Province among the Dai community. Participants also ward off evil during the festival by bathing in flower-scented water, wearing five-colour silk, hanging plants such as moxa and calamus over their doors, and pasting paper cut-outs in their windows. The Dragon Boat festival strengthens bonds within families and establishes a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. It also encourages the expression of imagination and creativity, contributing to a vivid sense of cultural identity. |