Chinese Heritage in Sydney Australia

Chinese Heritage Association of Australia presents a series of informative talks on Sydney’s traditional Chinese heritage. Find the meanings behind Chinese personal names or find out more about the 12 signs of the zodiac at Customs House Library. Join Gabrielle Chan from The Home Song Stories at the Museum of Sydney for a discussion on opportunities and achievements of Chinese Australians in the competitive film and theatre industry.

Chinese Australians in Film and Theatre

Date: Sunday, 17 February 2008
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Venue: AGL Theatre, Museum of Sydney on the site of First Government House, Corner Bridge & Phillip Streets, Sydney, Tel: 02 9251 5988
Cost: Free
Bookings: lowekelley@bigpond.com  9719 3080 (Daphne Lowe Kelley) or 9449 2453 (Kathie Blunt)

What opportunities are there for Chinese Australians in the Australian film and theatre world? Come and hear the stories of Gabrielle Chan and others from the cast of The Home Song Stories, plus that of writer and director Jon-Claire Lee.

Interpreting Chinese Zodiac Signs

Date: Monday, 18 February 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Venue: Customs House Library, Meeting Room Level 2, 31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay
Cost: Free
Bookings: Customs House Library 9242 8555 or Daphne Lowe Kelley 9719 3080

 

An interesting and entertaining session by Dr Yow Yit Sing on all you want to know about the 12 Chinese zodiac signs and the Year of the Rat.

Understanding Chinese Names

Date: Tuesday, 19 February 2008
Time: 10:30am – 12:00 noon
Venue: Customs House Library, Meeting Room Level 2, 31 Alfred St, Circular Quay
Cost: Free
Bookings: Customs House Library 9242 8555 or Daphne Lowe Kelley 9719 3080

 

Dr Yow Yit Seng, author of Chinese Dimensions: Their Roots, Mindset and Psyche will answer all your questions about Chinese names.

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