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Chinese Culture Week Debuts This September

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The inaugural Chinese Culture Week (CCW) will launch this 9 to 13 September in a bid to raise awareness about the rich tapestry and evolution of Chinese heritage.

Spearheaded by Camellia Culture & Business Centre in partnership with the China Culture Centre and DesignSingapore Council, enjoy all things Chinese with the week-long CCW – a new ‘business meets culture’ platform inspired by Chinese traditions and lifestyle.

By showcasing a range of international brand and creative works within a fun, cohesive programme, CCW aims to promote intercultural exchange while building industry relationships between countries.

Participate in a series of activities that will allow you to experience the different facets of Chinese culture and history through fashion, photography, performances and discussions.

Fashion

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Held at the National Design Centre, the week will open with a fashion show celebrating a qipao-themed exhibition titled “Fashion Tales from the Orient”. The traditional Chinese garment will take centrestage, while fashion labels including China’s Lan Yu and Singapore labels Kevin Seah, Chi Chi Von Tang, Time Taken to Make a Dress and Something Old Something New will be featured at the show.

Photography

Catch a photography exhibition on 13 September featuring the works of National Geographic photographer, Michael Yamashita titled ‘One Belt One Road — The Silk Road Journey’. Held at The China Cultural Centre with the support of China’s Reignwood Group, the exhibition pays tribute to legendary explorers Zheng He and Marco Polo by retracing their journeys through the ancient trade routes.

Discussions

One of the highlights of CCW is the Forum on Contemporary Chinese Culture in an Intercultural World, jointly organised by the Singapore Management University School of Social Sciences, and the Beijing International Studies University National Institute for Culture Development and China Institute for Cultural Trade Research. The academic discussion looks at contemporary Chinese culture in relation to theoretical issues on global inter-culture, contemporaneity, cultural trades and industries.

Community & Performances

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A community-spirited project, CCW reaches out to both the young and old with a range of complimentary exhibitions such as a ‘Qipao’ masterclass that will be open to design students. The week will close with a gala event featuring a performance by Chinese cellist, Qin Li Wei, and a live art show by master calligrapher Fan Zhou. Both Qin Li Wei and Fan Zhou have been appointed cultural ambassadors for CCW 2016 alongside sculptor Gao Xiao Wu.

For more information, visit chinesecultureweek.com.

 

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