On Oct.14th, Chinese Painting Experience, co-organized with Schwarzman College and SPPM, which aims to promote international students’ cultural exchange and communications, kick-start a series of activities for the celebration of the 16th anniversary of SPPM.
At the start of the event, accompanied by the wonderful melody played by using the Chinese Traditional Musical Instrument-Gu Zheng. SPPM Associate Dean Meng Bo and Schwarzman College Associate Dean Prof. Cheng Wenhao both gave welcome speeches.
Afterwards, Jiang Hongsheng, director from Red Peony Academy of Chinese Painting and Calligraphy demonstrate some painting skills. The unique skills and style appealed to the international students, and they also tried to paint their first Chinese work of art.
To celebrate SPPM 16th anniversary, over 10 international students’ representatives together painted 16 peonies on a scroll as an anniversary gift to SPPM. Through this event, it has deepened international students’ understanding of the Chinese art and cultural history, and promoted the communication and exchange between SPPM and Schwarzman College student.