2010 Chinese Film and Culture Festival celebrates heritage through art

The 2010 Chinese Film Festival and Culture Festival celebrates cultural heritage though Chinese film festival in the Beach Auditorium and an exhibition of cultural heritage with demonstrations from skilled artisans, open from Oct. 14 to 18 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays in the University Student Union Ballroom.

However, Chinese interpreter Belle Chen confirmed that due to unforeseen complications, the demonstrators for the exhibit will arrive late from China,  in time for the closing ceremony of the exhibit on Oct. 21 at the Beach Auditorium. Throughout the day they will display their skill at various craft techniques, such as leaf vain painting, finger-palm-fist calligraphy, fabric and paper-cutting art and more.

 Screening in room 115 of the University Student Union, all films are free. Movie synopsizes and screening schedules can be found online. A special screening of “New Kangding Love Song” on Oct. 26 at 6 p. m. will include a panel discussion some of the actors and Jiang Ping, director and vice president of China Film Group.

According the events website, "The goal of the festival is to improve communication and understanding between China and the U.S. through cultural and artistic exchange."

Art adorned the University Student Union Ballroom during the Exhibition of Cultural Heritage. Rows of photography captured the grace of nature and Chongqing, a Chinese city with deep cultural relics. In the center of the room were models of China Fujian Tulou, a dome-like rural dwellings in Yongding.

The 2010 Chinese Film and Cultural Festival is sponsored by the China International Cultural Exchange Center and Beauty Media. Inc.