Dulwich OnView at www.dulwichonview.org.uk is inviting submissions of personal stories around the theme of China and all things Chinese to co-incide with The Lion and the Dragon, an exhibition of photographs from Old China at the Dulwich Picture Gallery (see www.dulwichpicturegallery.co.uk).

Here are some examples of personal stories we would love to hear about:

• what were your impressions of a visit to China?
• what family stories can you tell about living in China or about being Chinese?
• what aspects of Chinese culture do you love?
• what is your favourite Chinese recipe or restaurant?
• etc.

These are just ideas to inspire you so if you have other stories around the theme of China and all things Chinese, we'd love to hear those, too! You can share your experiences and stories via writing, photos, illustrations/ art (in the form of jpg photos), audio podcasts or online video. (You don't have to live in Dulwich to take part - and you don't have to be Chinese either!)

To find out more and how to make your submission, please go to http://dulwichonview.org.uk/2008/06/06/ the-lion-and-the-dragon-share-your-stories-about-china-and-all-things-chinese/

The Lion and the Dragon exhibition is on from 03 June to 24 August 2008 at Dulwich Picture Gallery (see www.dulwichpicturegallery.co.uk).

The exhibition illustrates a period in Chinese history when the British leased some of the Shandong Province. Shandong Province is situated in the eastern part of China on the lower reaches of the Yellow River and overlooks the Korean Peninsula and the Japan Archipelago.

Shandong is considered one of the birthplaces of Chinese civilization. Confucianism, founded by Confucius, the great thinker, educator and statesman, started here and is the pillar of traditional Chinese culture.

The photographs in this exhibition relate to two gentlemen who were the British Administrators in the territory. They were scholars of Chinese culture, and published books about China.

They had an unusual degree of contact with the most important Chinese in the province. The exhibition gives a glimpse of these friendly meetings and formal exchange of gifts between the representatives of the two nations. Stewart Lockhart the Commissioner met Duke Kong, the direct descendent of Confucius, and was the first foreigner to be given a formal invitation to see the Temple of Confucius. In exchange Duke Kong was given a framed coronation photograph of King Edward VII, which was paraded through the streets.

Reginald Johnston was to become tutor to Puyi, the last emperor of China, and he spent many years in the Forbidden City - recording it all photographically.

The exhibition shows photographs of these and many other memorable historic occasions, telling first hand the story of China's relationship with the British during the very early part of the 20th century.

 

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Ingrid Beazley - Chinese culture at Dulwich Pic Posted 11:43 on 12 June 2008 Not only is there the excellent show of Chinese photographs, but the Dulwich Picture Gallery film club is showing 'Curse of the Golden Flower'set in 928AD. For more information go to http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats_on/galleryfilmhome.aspx There is also a Chinese themed Late night opening on Thursday 19 June where the Picture Gallery is open till 10pm and there are additional activities. This is a fantastic chance to see the exhibition and the wonderful Picture Gallery More information http://www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats_on/latenightopening.aspx Reply | Quote

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