Public Lecture & Pingtan Performance | Stories in the Sounds of Suzhou
Following last year’s collaboration with the Suzhou Pingtan Troupe, we are delighted to welcome the troupe back to campus this autumn for a contemporary adaptation of the classic Chinese novel Dream of the Red Chamber: Dream of the Red Chamber: The Story of Granny Liu (《红楼梦·戏说刘姥姥》).
Lecture | Crab Paintings Through the Ages and the Culture of Crabs 历代蟹图与蟹文化
This lecture traces the thousand-year legacy of crab paintings, exploring the brushwork of renowned masters, the auspicious symbolism of the crab motif in literati art, and its cultural significance. It also brings art and life into dialogue, offering a fresh perspective on the unique crab culture of Yangcheng Lake.
