Cultural Events

Zhang Yimou – HIFF 2010



2010 Hawaii International Film Festival Panel Discussion - JIA Zhangke



JIA Zhangke: Introduction to a screening of STILL LIFE (2006)



A Lecture Demonstration of Guqin Music
Performed by Li Xiangting

Guqin Concert Poster

Guqin Program

Guqin Concert in the news


CLEAH Cultural Fair


The CI-UHM is a co-sponsor of the Cultural Fair organized by the Chinese Language Education Association of Hawaii,
which in 2010 was held at the Ala Wai School on April 10.


White Snake


The White Snake Feb 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 at 8pm; Feb 7 & 14 at 2pm This well known Jingju (Beijing opera) in its English language world premiere enacts the famous legend of the snake spirit who descends to earth as a beautiful woman. Guest Artists from China have been in residence since August training the UH student performers. Adapted and Taught by Lu Genzhang, Zhang Ling, and Zhang Xigui Translation by Director Elizabeth Wichmann-Walczak and Hui-Mei Chang

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Convention and Expression in Jingju

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Naahmyam: Master Au Kuan-cheong

A Concert of Cantonese Naahmyam: Narrative & Instrumental Music

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HIFF – 24 City & The Effects of the Global Economy on Modern China – Seminar