Programming & Events
The GW Chinese Arts and Humanities Initiative welcomes the university community to enjoy diverse and creative programming as part of our commitment to promoting Chinese language, arts and culture. We frequently support Chinese holiday celebrations, art performances, workshops, movie screenings, guest lectures and other programming on a wide range of topics related to Chinese culture. Events are primarily free and open to the public.
Event Types
Festival Celebrations
Ring in major Chinese holidays with us at GW! We support GW partners and student orgs hosting celebrations of Chinese holidays, please join us to experience Chinese cultural traditions, food, activities, and more.
Movie Screenings & Panel Discussions
Watch old classics or contemporary documentaries with other people interested in Chinese arts and culture, and dive deeper into its themes and motifs with experts.
Arts & Performances
Enjoy a diverse range of arts and live performances programming with friends and family, such as Peking opera, folk dance, calligraphy and more.
Workshops, Symposia and Conferences
The initiative supports GW faculty and student organization book talks, workshops, symposia and conferences. These forums help present new ideas, develop skills or convene the scholarly community to interact and debate on a given topic or theme. Please be sure to submit your inquiry for event collaboration.
Special Speaker Series
We welcome speakers of diverse academic, professional and cultural backgrounds to share informative and inspirational presentations about Chinese religion, history and other related fields. The Speaker Series provides a platform for experts to engage with the GW and DC community through dialogues.