The Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University

The Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University updated their business hours.

Interesting event open to all, April 6, 3:00 PM in the Wang Center. Join us!

Don't miss this Wednesday's Film in the Wang Center Theater, 5:30 PM, free admission.
Buddha Mountain 观音山 (2010)
Director: LI Yu 李玉
Actors: Silvia Chang, Fang Bing Bing, Chen Bo-lin

Buddha Mountain begins with the story of three young people from a town in Sichuan: Nanfeng who runs away from her broken family, Ding Bo who does not get along with his father, and Feizao who comes from a wealthy but uncaring family. The trio spend most of their time together experiencing life with no clear directions in life. With the renovation of the house they are renting, they are forced to move to a new place. Their new landlady, Yueqin is a Peking Opera performer with a bitter outlook on life due to her tough life. Living under the same roof, conflicts repeatedly arise between Yueqin and the three young tenants. However, as time goes by, these four lonely and loss souls begin to find comfort and warmth among each other, despite their unhappy past.

Apply now for a scholarship to spend part of your summer in China!
More information on the Confucius Institute website~

Did you know that the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University is the only location on Long Island that offers HSK Chinese Language testing?
The first 2016 HSK and HSKK test date is coming up-March 20!
More information on the Confucius Institute website at:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/confucius/abouthsk.html

Did you know that the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University is the only location on Long Island that offers HSK Chinese Language testing?
The first 2016 HSK and HSKK test date is coming up-March 20!
More information on the Confucius Institute website at:
http://www.stonybrook.edu/confucius/abouthsk.html

Now is the time to sign up for the Confucius Institute's popular Calligraphy classes! There are still seats available, sign up on our website: http://www.stonybrook.edu/confucius/16calligraphyClass.html

Interesting film being presented by the Charles B. Wang Center on Thursday, November 12 at 4:00 PM, free admission~

Center for Korean Studies Film: People Are The Sky People Are the Sky, Kim-Gibsons eighth, and most personal film, connects two ideas: the search for home, and the nature of ordinary people, while exploring the evolution of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in relation to the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the USA. The film's title was i…

Exciting video, filmed with a "drone", of the Dragon Boat races!

DJI Flight: Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival 2015 A short flight over the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival of 2015. Whatdafunk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (http...

Starts tonight, with a special screening of "Memories Look at Me" and a conversation with the director, Fang SONG. At 6:00PM tonight, Thursday, October 1, Humanities Building 1006.

No charge, All welcome

There are still a few seats left for paddlers in the Stony Brook University Confucius Institute Dragon Boat this Saturday. It's a lot of fun and a great way to meet new people at the same time.
There is a meeting today, in the UNITI Cultural Center, Suite 135 in the Stony Brook Union (First Floor) for today, Monday, September 14 at 5:50 PM. Feel free to attend even if you haven't signed up yet!!

Join the Confucius Institute Dragon Boat Crew!
Sign Up Here:
www.stonybrook.edu/confucius/

You've always wanted to learn to speak Mandarin and it is time to get ready!! Registration for FREE Chinese language classes at the Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University has begun. To register or for more information go to our website at
http://www.stonybrook.edu/confucius

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Love is a feel good, romantic comedy featuring an ensemble cast of actors whose romantic stories are interwoven as the plot progresses. Love focuses on many different types of relationships: family, friends, lovers, co-workers, and even strangers are shown to express the different types of love people have in their lives. Following his critically acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film Monga, director Doze Niu reunited with his two Monga leads Ethan Juan and Mark Chau for this lovable urban romance.
Free admission. Open to all.

Free Hands-on Workshop~all materials supplied!
China’s Cultural Workshop series: Chinese Painting Workshop by ZHAO, Tianzhou at Stony Brook University’s Confucius Institute-this Sunday, April 19!
Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in China. The first Chinese Painting class will be presented by ZHAO, Tianzhou.
Admission: Free. Open to all.
Date: Sunday, Apr 19, 2015
Time: 1:00PM-3:00PM
Place: Wang Center Chapel
For more information: (631) 632-5477 or [email protected]

Free Workshop "Traditional Chinese Calligraphy, SHUFA", March 29, Sunday at 1:00PM, Wang Center, Chapel - Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University
Join us for a "Traditional Chinese Calligraphy" workshop with Mr Tianzhou Zhao. Calligraphy, the writing of characters and an art which developed over many centuries in China is recognized as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO. Mr. Tianzhou Zhao’s first class was so popular he has returned to lead this hands-on calligraphy class. Bring out the artist in yourself!!

Confucius Institute Film Presentation: BEGINNING OF THE GREAT REVIVAL” Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30 PM, Wang Center Theater, Free Admission

Released to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, "Beginning of the Great Revival” details the historic events surrounding what is referred to as the Chinese Revolution, the period from 1911 to 1921, when Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty and planted the roots of what has become today's Chinese Communist government. The story shows the beginnings of the country's most influential first-generation leaders, including Mao Zedong, Chiang Kai-shek and Zhou Enlai.

Wang Center Theater, Free admission. Open to all.

TONIGHT! Free Film “Red Sorghum", November 12, Wednesday at 6:30 PM, Wang Center Theater - Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University
Join us for the film " Red Sorghum, the story of a young woman working in a sorghum liquor distillery in rural Shandong province during the Second Sino-Japanese War (July 7, 1937 – September 9, 1945) Based on the novel Red Sorghum: A Novel of China by Nobel laureate Mo Yan, the film marked the directorial debut of internationally acclaimed Zhang Yimou, and the acting debut of film star Gong Li. With its lush and l***y portrayal of peasant life, it immediately propelled Zhang to the forefront of the Fifth Generation directors. Admission: Free. Open to all.
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Wang Center Theater
For more information: (631) 632-5477 or [email protected]

Free Workshop "Traditional Chinese Calligraphy, SHUFA", November 9, Sunday at 1:00PM, Wang Center Room 201 - Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University
Join us for a "Traditional Chinese Calligraphy" workshop with Mr Tianzhou Zhao. Calligraphy, the writing of characters and an art which developed over many centuries in China is recognized as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO. Mr. Tianzhou Zhao’s first class was so popular he has returned to lead this hands-on class in the basics of calligraphy.

Admission: Free. Open to all.
Date: Sunday, Nov 9, 2014
Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Place: Wang Center Room 201
For more information: (631) 632-5477 or [email protected]
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Free Workshop "Traditional Chinese Papercutting, JIAN ZHI", October 24, Friday at 4:00PM, Wang Center Room 201 - Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University
Join us for a "Traditional Chinese Papercutting" workshop with Ms Weiwei Zhang. China, where paper was invented, has a long history of the decorative folk art “psaligraphy” or, jianzhi, which means ‘cut paper’. Paper cuts can represent wishes for good health, good fortune and are used as decoration during the Chinese New Year and other festivals as home décor and are also used as patterns for other artwork. One of the most popular of the decorative arts, it is such an intrinsic and important part of Chinese culture that it is recognized as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage” by UNESCO in 2009.
Admission: Free. Open to all.
Date: Friday, Oct 24, 2014
Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Place: Wang Center Room 201
For more information: (631) 632-5477 or [email protected]

Thank you to Demi Guo,
Xin Lin, Brandon Loo, and May Hao Wang from the Asian American E-Zine for filming and sharing the video below!
http://youtu.be/mhXyuj0XcEM?list=UUKEbl7KeexRcNIioQsPqHXw

Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Festival

Free Film "The Road Home", October 8, Wednesday at 6:30PM, Wang Center Theater - Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University
Join us for the film "The Road Home". Based on Bao Shi's book "Remembrance," Luo Yusheng returns home after his father dies and the story of his parent's romance is related. The Road Home is simply one of the most beautiful films you will ever see. Its gorgeous cinematography is matched perfectly with a simple yet heartwarming love story like no other. Director Yimou Zhang has intelligently crafted a film that perfectly captures the sweet joy and utter heartbreak of true love..
Admission: Free. Open to all.
Date: Wednesday, Oct 8, 2014
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Wang Center Theater
For more information: (631) 632-5477 or [email protected]

Opening Ceremony for the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Races-Dr. William Arens gives a brief introduction as Director of the Confucius Institute~

Dragon Boat Races at Port Jeff Harbor 2014 PortJeffLive.com presents the First Annual Dragon Boat Races by the Port Jeff Chamber of Commerce

Free Film "Curse of the Golden Flower ", September 24, Wednesday at 6:30PM, Wang Center Theater - Confucius Institute at Stony Brook University
Join us for the film "Curse of the Golden Flower ". Based on Cao Yu's 1934 play Thunderstorm but set in the Imperial court in ancient China, this is a lavish, period spectacle from one of Asia’s most important living filmmakers, Yimou Zhang. Golden Flower portrays the imperial Chinese family rapidly losing internal strength due to a power struggle between the emperor (Chow Yun-Fat), the empress (Gong Li), and the couple’s three sons. A truly dazzling costume epic and a visually thrilling entertainment.
Admission: Free. Open to all.
Date: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014
Time: 6:30PM
Place: Wang Center Theater
For more information: (631) 632-5477 or [email protected]