Ateneo Confucius Institute holds calligraphy workshop for 2023 Mr and Ms Chinatown candidates
02 Nov 2023
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The Confucius Institute at Ateneo de Manila University, in partnership with the Fil-Chi Media Productions Inc, producer of “Chinoy TV”, organized an onsite cultural workshop for the candidates of the 2023 Mr and Ms Chinatown last 27 October 2023.
The workshop aims to deepen their cultural connection to their roots through understanding Chinese calligraphy.
Facilitated by CI Volunteer Teacher Ms Zhang Zhiwen, the workshop began with an introduction to Chinese calligraphy, which covered the history of calligraphy, calligraphy tools, basic Chinese strokes, and proper posture. After the introduction, candidates practiced writing Chinese characters on the calligraphy paper and Chinese fans.
Dr Liang Guanghan, the Chinese Director of the Ateneo Confucius Institute, concluded the event by congratulating and commending the participants for their genuine interest and love for Filipino and Chinese culture and wishing them luck on the upcoming Grand Coronation Night on 19 November 2023.