Your name in Chinese calligraphy
New Zealand Chinese Language Week (23-29 September 2018) is a Kiwi-led initiative aimed at encouraging New Zealanders to discover Chinese language and culture.
Date: Wednesday, 26 September, 2018
Time:
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cost:
Free. No booking required.
Location:
Te Ahumairangi (ground floor), National Library, corner Molesworth and Aitken Streets, Thorndon
Celebrate Chinese Language Week at the National Library
Celebrate Chinese Language Week! The ancient Chinese art of calligraphy is alive and flourishing. For this drop-in lunchtime session, Stan Chan, master calligrapher and painter, will render your name in Chinese characters.
Have your name written in Chinese characters
Tell Stan your name and he will transliterate it for you, executing it in the traditional way – brushing ink on paper.
About the calligrapher
Stan Chan is Wellington’s most prominent Chinese calligrapher and painter.
Stan established the inkLink Art Studio in the Left Bank, Cuba Mall, where he also teaches. Stan has also strong talents in Martial Arts and Cantonese opera.
Image: Stan Chan, Calligrapher.
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