Chinese Language House
大家好！
My name is Dechun Wang. “De德” means virtue, and “Chun春” indicates the season I was born in — spring. Everybody here calls me Sophia. I come from Suzhou, China. This famous historical city is also called “Venice of the East”.
I have a wide range of interests, among which practicing meditation is my favorite. I can also play Tai Chi Chuan, which is a basic skill in Chinese martial arts.
In this semester, our Chinese Language House has prepared quite a lot of different activities for everyone that has or may have an interest in Chinese culture. Welcome to join us.
Activity Schedule of Chinese Language House
Time: Every Monday Afternoon (16:30-18:30)
Place: NV A 302
Aug. 20 The First Get-together
1. To introduce each other
2. To make a plan about weekly Language House Meeting while enjoying Chinese tea
Aug. 27 Making Dumplings
1. To teach how to make dumplings
2. To talk about the history of dumplings and Chinese catering culture
Sept. 10 Teaching Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
1. To learn the spirits of Chinese Martial Arts
2. To explain the names of each of the 24 steps
3. To practice Tai Chi Chuan
Sept. 17 Teaching Ethnic Minority Dance
1. To talk about the major features of Chinese minority art
2. To learn some folk dances
Sept. 24 Celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival
1. To introduce history and origins of Mid-Autumn Festival
2. To make moon cake
Oct. 8 Continuing to Learn Tai Chi Chuan
1. To practice Tai Chi Chuan
2. To talk about the Chinese movie In the Mood for Love which will be shown next Monday
Oct. 15 Learning Chinese Folk Songs and Pop songs
1. To enjoy MTV
2. To learn several songs
Oct. 22 Making Typical Chinese Dishes
1. To learn how to make hot-pot
2. To learn how to make Sauted Beef Shred with Hot Green Pepper
Oct. 29 Playing Mahjong
1. To learn how to play Mahjong
2. To learn origin and terms of Mahjong
Nov. 5 Students organizing a Movie Show
Nov. 12 Learning Chinese Calligraphy
1. To introduce major features of Chinese characters
2. To practice calligraphy
Nov. 19 Making paper-cutting
1. To learn how to make paper-cutting
2. To make cards for their teachers as Thanksgiving Day is approaching
Nov. 26 Introducing World Heritage Sites and World Non-Material Cultural Heritage in Suzhou
1. To introduce classical gardens
2. To introduce Kun Opera
欢迎大家一起来参加！（Welcome to join us.）