Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This talk will focus on the multiple roles that Chinese martial art schools play in their respective communities. Although kung fu is a popular topic of discourse, conversations generally revolve around the historical and practical aspects of the art; ignoring the significant contemporary social and cultural significance that Chinese martial arts has in their respective … Read more
Alvin Tan will share his experiences on the effective use of community theatre. He will discuss The Necessary Stage’s devising and collaborative methodology, using some plays to illustrate how The Necessary Stage negotiates multiple cultural sensibilities, and the need to educate themselves before embarking on the artistic journey of theatre-making. One of the plays include … Read more
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This talk is based on Dr. Ming Xue’s ethnographic research in Rebgong from 2009 to 2013. In Rebgong, Buddhist thangka painting is one of the major sources of income of local residents. Although thangka was traditionally a painting for religious teaching and practice, the aesthetic and economic value of thangka art has been increasingly recognized by … Read more
Mapping of Asian Americans in New York (MAANY) Tales From the Fields: Research Methods and Approaches in the Community Date: Monday, December 15, 2014 Time: 4PM to 6PM Place: Baruch College/CUNY 55 Lexington Avenue – Room 8-210, Manhattan Panel discussion on research methods and approaches in the community, as well as the joys of discovery. … Read more