Learning

Dive into the origins of 'The Birth of Modern Ballet' (现代芭蕾的诞生) with this special talk, 'The Russian Whirlwind that Swept Paris' (席卷巴黎的俄罗斯旋风). Presented by Sun Shuo, this lecture explores how Russian influence revolutionized dance. This event is ticketless and free to attend, hosted by 享·芭蕾 (Enjoy Ballet) in collaboration with TANGO BY ALA HOUSE.

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A very winter-tuned OPEN DAY at House of Knowledge. 

On the "Winter Wonderland" Hands-On Open Day, parents will not only get to see our campus and classrooms in person, but also the child(ren) can participate in its very inspiring and seasonal hands-on activities in well-designed Reggio inspired classrooms. The children will have lots of interactions and fun with the teaching team (Foreign Lead Teachers and Chinese Teachers).

This is a yearly winter season Open Day event at House of Knowledge facing all external families. Grab this opportunity to get to learn about the education philosophy / multi-language learning programs / project-based teaching approach; while meeting principals and teachers, and experiencing Reggio inspired learning environment in person. 

Please scan below QR code to reserve a spot. 

Date/Time: December 13th (Saturday), 9:30am-11:30am

Child Age: 1-5 years old

Languages: English, Chinese, German

Venue: House of Knowledge International Kindergarten, 15 Chaoyang Park West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.

Feeling the Beijing burn? Turn exhaustion into clarity and stress into strength at this essential wellness and mental health workshop. Join experts like mental health counselor Tammy, CEO & Yoga Instructor Nina, and Senior Counsellor Stone to learn how to achieve a breakthrough. It's time to take control and remind yourself: You're not alone! Your Mind Matters.

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Join us for another Magnus Imago webinar: "Bridging Worlds: Mastering Cross-Cultural Communication." Keynote speaker Coco Li, an expert leadership and cross-cultural coach, will deliver valuable insights on thriving in global interactions.

Seize this chance to boost your abilities and foster robust international connections! Join us online via Zoom on Thursday, the 27th, from 7 PM to 8 PM. Explore topics like the importance of cross-cultural communication, understanding cultural differences, effective strategies, overcoming challenges, and best practices.

Register now and connect across cultures! This free session welcomes all professionals. Come prepared with questions for an engaging Q&A.

Parents of young children can explore the Canadian International School of Beijing (CISB) during their Discovery Morning. Step into nurturing classrooms and observe play-based learning in action, sparking curiosity and creativity in students from Pre-K to Grade 2. It's a great opportunity to experience the warm CISB community. Register now, spaces are limited!

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Engage in 'Papo' (which means 'chat' in Portuguese), a dialogue between Brazil and China. The striking poster, featuring 'Oi' and '你好' (Ni Hao) in speech bubbles, suggests a cultural or business exchange event. The Chinese title is '《巴葡角》', and the event is presented by CONSELHO. Scan the QR code for more details on this cross-cultural discussion.

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Interested in international education? The Swiss School Beijing (北京瑞士学校) is hosting a school tour for all age groups. They offer mixed-age classes, a competency-based approach, and cultural activities through WAB's Chinese Department. English is an integral part of school life. This event is perfect for parents in the 25-35 age range looking for learning opportunities for their children. Scan the QR code for more information.

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ABOUT THE EVENT: Pictures of cities appear early on in works of art across Eurasia, but paintings that take the city as their primary subject appear late in history. Sometimes these pictures showcase local products, or thriving commerce more generally. With the emergence of tourism as a practice, cityscapes might advertise a city’s attractions or the grandeur of its elite class reflected in architecture. More rarely cityscapes can stand in for society as a whole. This type of cityscape became the norm in China, but appears in Europe as well. This lecture will survey cityscapes from Song, Ming, and Qing China, with some engaging side trips to Europe.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Martin Powers is Professor in the School of Arts at Peking University and Professor Emeritus in History of Art at the University of Michigan. Recipient of numerous awards, including an NEH award and a fellowship at the Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts in D.C., in 2009 he was a Fellow in the School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His first two books, published by Yale University Press and Harvard University Press East Asian Series respectively, each won the Levenson Prize for Best Book in pre-1900 Chinese Studies (1993 and 2006). His most recent monograph, “China and England: the preindustrial struggle for justice in word and image”, Routledge, 2019, has appeared in Chinese translation, and in two volumes of essays. Together with Dr. Katherine Tsiang, he co-edited “Looking at Asian Art” and the “Blackwell Companion to Chinese Art”. His new manuscript is entitled “23 Lessons in Social Justice from East and West”.

ABOUT THE VENUE: Chongli Residence is one of China's largest highest graded and preserved courtyards, at over 10,000m2. Built in the reign of Guangxu, it is a National Key Cultural Relic, open only to residents and their guests. Nancy Yang is our host for this event and will give an introduction to the history of the Chongli Residence.