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夕阳反照 London Sunset #sunset #london

More and more ofo bikes are appearing in less than expected places around London.
ofo is a Beijing-based bicycle sharing company founded in 2014 and their bicycles have taken China by storm. #bicycle #bikesharing

@Ken Wang makes Rosette Fish, a sweet and spicy sea bass delight.

The Echo of Zen event was held at London Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple 倫敦佛光山 to showcase the Chiba, an ancient flute originating in China and then developing and becoming preserved in Japan and Japanese culture. Tea ceremomy, flower arranging and incense also induced a contemplative atmosphere through which one's Buddhist nature was able to reveal itself. #buddhism

Southbank Sino-UK Art Exchange Series Dialogue ||: The Four Seasons
Chinese Artists included: Yang Yaoning, whose works display a love of the traditions of Chinese landscape ink painting but are highly innovative and experimental; Nie Weigu, whose traditional techniques contrast effectively with the boldness and international appeal of his powerful imagery; An Yumin, whose works reflect a love of the traditions of Chinese watercolour coupled with his enthusiasm for combining... delicate character painting and calligraphy, Zheng Yingchun, whose loosely painted narrative works reflect her rural origins and are both poetic and melancholic; Liao Songtao, whose delicate works pursue the beauty of art and convey his fascination with traditional culture and techniques; Zhang Sunzhe, who is an individual artist whose refined and detailed works employ contemporary techniques to comment on man’s relationship with nature.
#chineseculture #chinesepainting #chineseart #artlondon #art #artist #china
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Echo of Zen @ Fo Guang Shan Temple in London. Shakuhachi flute Master Li performed alongside a tea ceremony, incense and flower arrangement. #chineseculture #flute #buddhism #london #zen @ London Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple 倫敦佛光山

Ken Wang makes Sichuan Spicy Mushroom using needle mushrooms. A quick and easy vegan dish you can make at home! Chinese Cricket Club

Frances Wood introduces a poem written by Li Bai and talks about her insights into Chinese poetry.

Ken Wang makes Sichuan fried rice...delicious! @Ken Wang

Members of the China National Traditional Orchestra arrive in London today for concerts on 20, 21, 22 July at Sadler's Wells Theatre, 3 days only! Xuanzang's Pilgrimage, the first performance ever outside China! For tickets go to: https://www.sadlerswells.com/…/china-na tional-traditional-o…

Charlotte Middlehurst is an environmental journalist and China specialist. She is also deputy editor at chinadialogue.
Charlotte talks about the problems China is facing with regards to excessive antibiotic use in agriculture and how the Chinese government is trying to tackle such problems.

Why did the Chinese community move from Limehouse to Soho? Who was Brilliant Chang? From Engels to the Beatles, Chinatown Stories is packed with Chinatown facts that you have probably never heard of. For tickets go to: www.chinaexchange.co.uk China Exchange UK

Chinese Zheng musician Li Lin and Professor Ashley Solomon from RCM London create a musical dialogue and a meaningful cultural exchange between two worlds.

Xuanzang's Pilgrimage will be performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre between 20-22nd July. For tickets go to: https://www.sadlerswells.com/…/china-na tional-traditional-…/

Chinese culture and music fans will be pleased to hear that London will hold the first ever International Guqin Festival in August, putting on a banquet of all things Guqin. The six-day event will include a music summer school, a two-day conference, a Grand Yaji gathering, master classes and concerts in London, Oxford and Cambridge. China Exchange UK London Youlan Qin Society 倫敦幽蘭琴社

Ken Wang shows an easy way to make delicious spring rolls at home.

Xuanzang’s Pilgrimage will be showing at Sadler's Wells Theatre between 20-22 July. For more information go to: https://www.sadlerswells.com/…/china-na tional-traditional-…/