Lectures/Talks
Connecting to the World Cultural Talk: Korean Food Culture
In the talk led by the instructor from the Korean Cultural Center, participants will learn about the history and culture of Korean food, discover how to make some of the most popular dishes in Korean cuisine, and have a taste of the traditional Korean dis
Connecting to the World Cultural Talk: Cantare Super Librum (Singing upon the Book)
In the talk, Mr. Aldo Platteau, an esteemed Belgian musician, will take the audience on a journey of rediscovery, exploring the historical context, technical aspects and application of vocal practice in Belgian music.
Connecting to the World Talk - Mapping the Evolution of Chinese Institutions in Singapore: A Historical GIS Study
This talk delves into the historical evolution of Chinese institutions in Singapore, focusing on Chinese clan associations and religious organizations. Utilizing GIS technology, we aim to showcase the transformative processes of these institutions.
Dialogue with the Foreign Ministry: A Changing World and China’s Diplomacy in the New Era
You are invited to participate in the Dialogue with Ms. ZHOU Qian, Director-General, Department of Treaty and Law...
Connecting to the World Talk: French Art of Living
Cultural Exchange Oasis is pleased to invite Mr. Marc Lamy, Deputy Consul General of France in Hong Kong & Macau to share with CityU communities - “l’art de vivre” (The Art of Living).
Dialogue Series with Consuls General: Hungary
The Dialogue Series with Consuls General provides CityU students and staff with excellent opportunities to exchange ideas and learn about the latest development of a number of selected countries.
The Music Tradition in the Guangfu Region: From Late Ming to Early Qing
Chinese music studies can be divided into two categories: "court music" and "folk music". Cantonese music is under the latter one and can carry two different styles, “refined" and "popular".
Dishui Nanyin Lecture Tour (Higher Education Institutions)
Dishui Nanyin is one of the traditional singing performances in Guangdong, mostly performed by blind artists in restaurants, teahouses, or private occasions. It was widely popular in Hong Kong at the beginning of the 20th century.
Cultural Talk: We Start When You Finish
VIDEO RECORDING OF THE TALK IS AVAILABLE NOW! Ms. Caroline CHENG, Yi Design’s co-founder, and its team share a vision to help the world through conservation and recycling.
New Archeological Finds of the 20th Century
ZHANG Guangda graduated from the Department of History, Peking University in 1953. He served as teaching assistant, lecturer, associate professor and professor at the Department of History until his retirement in 1989. During his working period, ZHANG has