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An Introduction to Chinese calligraphy, by renowned Chinese calligrapher Master Zhang Zhenzhong 

  Virtual Workshop - MARCH 03-2021 Master Zhang Zhenzhong 张振中 Master Zhang Zhenzhong  张振中 ,  (courtesy name Shi Xin in calligraphy and painting) He was  born in 1934 in Kunyang ( Pingyang County 平阳县), Wenzhou city, located along the southern coast of Zhejiang province, China.  Master Zhang comes from a family of calligraphers, painters, and ancient Chinese medicine practitioners. He is currently a member of the Wenzhou Branch of the Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Art Association and a director of the Wenzhou Nanou Painting and Calligraphy Academy. He had participated in provincial and municipal painting competitions, municipal school paintings, and calligraphy exhibitions. His works are both refined and popular and are deeply loved by the public. Every Spring Festival is invited to write Spring Festival couplets for community residents to donate good fortune and good fortune, which is well received by the masses. His Calligraphy works are often collected ...
  On April 30, 2022, Madam Radha met with Mr Nedunkilli Rajaraman, the representative from the "US Library of Congress, US EMBASSY" to donate a special book. The book, entitled "Essays in Memory of XuFancheng," is a collection of writings and reflections honouring the life and work of the late Chinese scholar XuFancheng. During the meeting, Madama Radha and Mr Rajaraman discussed the importance of preserving the legacy of XuFancheng and the significance of his contributions to the field of India-China cultural relations. He also highlighted the book's unique value as a resource for scholars and researchers studying Indian culture and history. Mr Rajaraman expressed his appreciation for the donation and praised the book's scholarly merit. Madam Radha also thanked Mr Rajaraman for his efforts to promote cultural understanding and exchange between the United States, India and China. The donation of "Essays in Memory of XuFancheng" to the Library of Co...

An introduction to Chinese tea culture ceremony by Madame Qīng Yī from Dali, Yunnan

  An introduction to Chinese tea culture ceremony by Madame Qīng Yī from Dali, Yunnan Feb 06 -2021 Preparation for the tea ceremony requires certain steps. Our event will give a brief introduction to begin the proper tea ceremony preparation. Madam Qing Yi is a Chinese tea connoisseur, a certified expert on tea culture and ceremony. Madam Yi won the 2019 China National excellence award in Chinese tea connoisseur and is a China National Intermediate level tea master, she is also China's National Tea master skill examiner. Madam Yi has experience of over 10 years in the field of Chinese tea culture. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2009 from Dali University. Because of her love for Chinese tea culture, she joined the Xiaguan Tuocha and currently working as a senior master trainer in Chinese tea etiquette and culture. Chinese tea culture is a long-standing tradition that dates back thousands of years. The tea ceremony, known as the "Way of Tea," ...

"An exchange over Chinese tea - Connecting with the local Chinese community in Pondicherry"

  Jan 16 , 2021 "XuFancheng culture study center" organised an event to enhance people to people exchange between the Chinese communities living in and around Pondicherry and with the local peoples. The event aims to provide a platform to Chinese diaspora in South- India , to express their views and exchange the culture. The event focused on enhancing the China-India cross-cultural understanding. Cultural exchange between Chinese and Indian communities. It provided a platform for the Chinese diaspora in India, to express their views and exchange culture and develop a platform for India-China cultural exchange. Discuss culture and educational exchanges and Discuss on the fight against COVID-19, the post-COVID world, and new normals. The event proceeded with the introduction of XuFancheng Culture study center by Dr. Das Bikash Kali -(克理) . He mentioned about developing a platform for youths and females interested in India-China cultural relations , through the study center . Th...

Chinese Ambassador Sun Weidong Visits XuFancheng Culture Study Center

  JUNE 1st , 2022 On a recent trip to Pondicherry, the Chinese Ambassador to India H.E Sun Weidong paid a visit to the XuFancheng Culture Study Center. The visit was seen as a significant step in fostering cultural exchange and understanding between the two countries. During his visit, Ambassador Sun Weidong was given a brief knowledge of the centre's facilities and was able to learn more about the contributions of Prof. XuFancheng in promoting India-China relations. Ambassador was also able to engage in discussions with the Director and experts on a variety of topics related to the significance of establishing the XuFancheng culture study center. The XuFancheng Culture Study Center is a newly developing research center that will specialize in the study of the culture and history of India-China relations. It has a rich collection of study materials and resources and is a popular destination for students and researchers from around the world. The visit by Ambassador Sun Weidong was ...

India-China Cultural and People-to-people exchange​-"The Great poets of India & China "Mahakavi Bharatiyaar and XuFancheng"

  The Great poets of India & China "Mahakavi Bharatiyaar and XuFancheng" JUNE 1ST 2022 Concept note : Subramania Bharathiyar (11 December 1882 – 11 September 1921) was a Tamil writer, poet, journalist, Indian independence activist, social reformer, and polyglot, he was a pioneer of modern Tamil poetry and is considered one of the greatest Tamil literary figures of all time. Mahakavi Bharathiyar lived at Pondicherry from 1908 to 1917.  Prof. Xu Fancheng (1909 - 2000) was a Chinese translator and poet who studied and translated ancient Indian texts, including Kalidasa's Meghdootam. He lived in Pondicherry, for 27 years (1951 -78) and made significant contributions to the study and understanding of Indian philosophy and culture in China. During his time in Pondicherry, Xu Fancheng was influenced by the works of Sri Aurobindo and later translated the Complete Works of Sri Aurobindo into Chinese. Both Mahakavi Bharathiyar and Prof. XuFancheng were polyglots and poets. Unde...