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SUMMARY:2024/25 SACU/Peking University Essay/Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:2025 is the 60th Anniversary of SACU and so the aim of this year’s competition for senior school students is to encourage young people to explore the history of SACU through its digital archive database and other resources to produce a written essay or a piece of art. \n\nThe competition is now open and welcomes entries from all senior school children and there are great prizes for the winners! \nFull details in the flyer here \n\nTHEMES\n1. How do you see the contribution of SACU and its significance to us today?\nSACU was founded by Dr. Joseph Needham in 1965 with the support of others determined to promote intercultural and international communication globally. You are encouraged to explore the history of SACU\, by focusing on a person or on an event or events and tell us how you would promote understanding between different cultures and peoples today. \n2. How do you see the two capital cities of UK and China – London and Beijing?\nLondon and Beijing are both major world cities. To promote understanding between the UK and China\, the two capital cities should be able to work together in many ways. You may either present an understanding of aspects of one city in a foreigner’s eyes or do a comparative study of aspects of the two cities with suggestions on potential for collaboration. \nIf you have contacts with any senior schools please do forward this flyer to them. The competition welcomes entries from all senior school children and there are great prizes for the winners! \n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/2024-25-sacu-peking-university-essay-art-competition/
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SUMMARY:Classical Music in China\, through the eyes of five composers: Online talk by Dr Ben Lunn
DESCRIPTION:Classical music in China has gone through a fascinating process of evolution which followed the shape of the society and its continuous changes. Despite its fascinating history\, full of lessons for many the world over\, large elements of this music are unknown to many in the Western world. \nIn this session\, Dr Ben Lunn will discuss the circumstances that influenced five particularly significant composers – Xian Xinghai\, Jian’er Zhu\, Tan Dun\, Wenchen Qin\, Sel Nkbayar – drawing out how they adapted to the changing world around them. \nSACU is delighted to host this talk by member Dr Ben Lunn\, composer and conductor. \nBook your free place on Eventbrite here \nSpeaker biography: \n‘BEN LUNN puts his beloved birthplace Sunderland on the musical map’ – Linton Stephens\, BBC Radio 3 \n‘His work extends the palette of sounds that can be brought into contemporary classical music\, redefining both modern composition and concert-hall inclusion.’ – Alan Morrison\, Rhinegold.co.uk \nDr Ben Lunn has forged himself a unique position within the new music landscape. As a composer\, Lunn’s music reflects the material world around him\, connecting to his North-Eastern heritage or how disability impacts the world around him or his working-class upbringing. Alongside this\, he has become renowned for his championship of others\, which have seen him creating unique collaborations with musicians from across the globe and developing unique concert experiences and opportunities for others. \nBook your free place on Eventbrite here \nDr Benn Lunn\nPhotos copyright: \nfeatured image: Drake Music Scotland\nimage at foot of text: YCM portrait\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://sacu.org/event/classical-music-in-china-through-the-eyes-of-five-composers-online-talk-by-dr-ben-lunn/
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SUMMARY:How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together
DESCRIPTION:How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together – Lecture for SACU \nAre table manners important? Confucius once said: “Exemplary persons do not take leave of their authoritative conduct even for the space of a meal.”[1] Even during a meal\, one’s consideration for the comfort of fellow diners provide pertinent opportunity to cultivate consummate conduct (ren 仁). Beyond avoiding a faux pas\, eating together compels us to bring out the better part of ourselves with every mouthful. \n[1] The Analects of Confucius\, trans. Roger T. Ames and Henry Rosemont Jr. (New York: Ballantine Books\, 1998)\, 90. \nThis lecture is one of a series: \nA Practical Guide for Every Day – The Art of Living from the Confucian Tradition \nSeries two – Making Friends and Entertaining (Series two\, May – July 2025) \nLecture 5. How to Eat: A Confucian Guide to Dining Together (19 June 2025) \nThe event is free but registration is required. Please book on Eventbrite here. \nConfucius lived over 2000 years ago\, yet his influence remains very strong in China. During the Han dynasty\, ‘Confucianism’ was adopted as the underlying ideology for imperial rule and family order. Throughout China’s history\, Confucianism has been challenged\, reinterpreted\, and appropriated. From the 20th century\, after a period of disfavour\, politicians and educationalists in China are once again turning to Confucianism for guidance. \nTo understand what Confucianism is\, SACU is pleased that experts Dr Katherine Ngo and Dr Kelly Ngo\, from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David\, will be running a series of seminars for us in 2025\, our 60th year. \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Katherine Ngo\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Dr Kelly Ngo\n				\n		\n\n  \nThe event is free but registration is required. Please book on Eventbrite here. \nFull Programme of the Seminar Series here \nThe seminar series will run monthly on the third Thursday of each month at 7.00-8.00pm UK time (with a month’s break between each series). Just before each seminar\, a Zoom meeting link will be sent to those that have registered via Eventbrite. \nThese seminars are open at all. Attendees are invited to join SACU here. \nPhoto credits: Dr Katherine Ngo & Dr Kelly Ngo
URL:https://sacu.org/event/how-to-eat-a-confucian-guide-to-dining-together/
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SUMMARY:SACU Annual General Meeting – 21 June 2025 (Online)
DESCRIPTION:SACU members are warmly invited to SACU’s Annual General Meeting (AGM)\, which will take place online on Saturday\, 21 June 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (BST).  \nAGM papers and Zoom link have been circulated to all members. \nCall for Council Nominations\nAs part of the AGM\, nominations for SACU Council members are invited. This year\, we particularly need to appoint two officers for the key roles of: \n\nChair\nTreasurer\n\nWe are also seeking members who can contribute their expertise in the following areas: \n\nZoom Management\nSocial Media \nPromotions\n\nIf you are interested in standing for election\, or would like to nominate someone\, please send nominations to Cheryl Yu\, SACU Secretary\, at cheryl@sacu.org.uk by 15 June 2025.\nNominated individuals will be invited to give a brief statement during the AGM before members vote. \nLooking Ahead: SACU 2030\nThe year 2025 is a significant milestone for SACU as we mark: \n\nThe 60th anniversary of the Society for Anglo-Chinese Understanding\nThe 110th anniversary of George Hogg\n\nIn addition to reflecting on our achievements and challenges\, we will be using this year’s AGM to open a wider discussion on the future direction of SACU. We want to ensure we continue to stay relevant and committed to our founding objectives in the years leading up to 2030.
URL:https://sacu.org/event/sacu-annual-general-meeting-21-june-2025-online/
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