The workshop, taught by Dr. Chan Kwun Nam, Phil, Associate Curator (Painting and Calligraphy), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), was held from September to November 2024 at the Experiential Learning Space of Art Museum West Wing. Eighteen applicants were selected to attend the ten-session workshop, which focused primarily on two principal styles of calligraphy: Clerical Script and Regular Script. The workshop aimed to introduce the participants to classical calligraphy works while providing practical experience to help them master the fundamental writing techniques associated with these styles. The participants were expected to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture by the end of the workshop.

Mr. Ian Huen: The Politics of Emperors in Imperial China II
In an imperial family where “the emperor is both father and ruler, while his children are also his subjects and ministers”, the fate of the household is closely intertwined with that of the nation. Building on last year’s lecture titled “The Politics of Emperors in Imperial China”, Mr. Ian Huen continued to draw on ideas from The Art of War to analyze five representative historical cases of imperial succession and explore how Chinese traditional wisdom inspires modern family inheritance. The lecture series, held on Friday evenings, from 1 November to 6 December 2024, attracted around 80 participants.