Chinese Movie Nights – Arts and Entertainment

During the two first weeks of May, the China Cultural Center will offer again projections on Chinese art. This time, you will be immersed in the fascinating world of Weiqi (Go game) and shadow puppetry, two kinds of art that come from the Middle Kingdom.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

The Game of Go (20 min)
The Legend of Light and Shadow (40 min)

02/05 (FR) & 04/05 (EN)
18:30

Duration: 1h
Category: Documentary

Synopsis

Invented more than 2,500 years ago, “Weiqi” (围棋), better known by its Japanese name “Go”, was considered one of the four essential arts to be mastered by a Chinese scholar, along with calligraphy, painting and music. The objective of Weiqi which literally means “encirclement chess” is to surround a larger total area of the board with one’s stones than the opponent by the end of the game. Weiqi is all about about patience, balance and analysis. This single board game embodies ancient Chinese philosophy and military strategy and can even reflect the modern way Chinese people do business.

The fascinating art form of shadow puppetry has a history of more than 2,000 years in China. Held by a few bamboo sticks, finely carved puppets come to life thanks to the dexterity of their master and can embody a large range of characters and personalities. Once a major entertainment form for Chinese people, this ancient art is now coming out from behind the curtain and taking central stage.

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All the Chinese Movie Nights are free of charge but registration is compulsory as seats are limited.
Send an email to info@cccbrussels.be or call us on +32 (0)2 704 40 20 to book your seat!