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China – Geography & Travel

 ADULT PROGRAMS
Mar 022011
 
  • Presented by Ms. Lily Zhang from the Confucius Institute of UW-Platteville
  • Tuesday, March 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Library meeting room (downstairs)

Occupying the fourth largest geographic region in the world and the largest in Asia, China has almost every kind of landform, such as plateaus, mountains, grasslands and valleys.

This country is blessed with breath-taking natural scenery. This vast and diverse geographic region has created unique customs and traditions which vary greatly between towns, cities and provinces.

Next presentation from the Confucius Institute:

  • Chinese History on Tuesday, April 12

People of China

 ADULT PROGRAMS
Feb 042011
 
  • Presented by Ms. Lily Zhang from the Confucius Institute of UW-Platteville
  • Tuesday, February 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Library meeting room (downstairs)

China’s 5,000-year history and ancient civilization has been inherited by modern Chinese people. This culture requires adherence to some strict taboos and manners for daily living.

After this class, you will feel more comfortable interacting with Chinese culture and be able to avoid awkward situations when you meet Chinese people.

How are families structured?
What are popular forms of entertainment?
What sorts of food do they eat?
What’s the transportation system like?

The answers to these and other questions are provided in full detail to bring Chinese culture alive for the modern westerner. The ethnic minority cultures in China will also be explored.

More upcoming presentations from the Confucius Institute:

  • Geography & Travel on Tuesday, March 8
  • Chinese History on Tuesday, April 12

Free Friday film – Eat Pray Love

 ADULT PROGRAMS
Feb 042011
 

In the mood for a little love? Join us at the library for a free showing of Eat Pray Love, based on the bestselling book by Elizabeth Gilbert. We’ll have refreshments, too!

  • What: Eat Pray Love
  • Date: Friday, February 11
  • Time: 2:00 – 4:30 pm

A happily married woman who is trying to get pregnant realizes that her life needs to go in a new direction. After a very painful divorce, she risks everything and embarks on a journey around the world that becomes a quest for self-discovery.

133 minutes, rated PG-13 for brief strong language, some sexual references and brief male rear nudity.

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