27 January 2008

Upcoming Talks for City of Sydney’s 2008 Chinese New Year Festival

Organised by the Chinese Heritage Association of Australia:

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
Cnr Bridge & Phillip Streets, Sydney
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, Annette Shun Wah and Jacqueline Lo.

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

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 noon
Venue: Customs House Library, Meeting Room Level 2
31 Alfred St, Circular Quay
Cost: Free
Bookings: Customs House Library 9242 8555

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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