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China
has a long cultural history of over 5,000 years. People
throughout the world have been and continued to be interested
in these long standing traditions. Modern Mandarin can
offer you classes on these and many other Chinese Cultures.
Our Activity and Culture Courses are taught by knowledgeable
masters from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, East China
Normal University, Shanghai Second Medical University,
and Shanghai Normal University.
All courses meet once a week for 3 hours per
session. Total course length is 8 weeks.
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Chinese Calligraphy
The Chinese Brush Calligraphy is one of the traditional
four arts which was once an important critical standard
for the Chinese literati in the imperial era and now
prevails not only in China but also worldwide as a unique
branch of art.
 Chinese
Painting
An important part of the country's cultural heritage,
the traditional Chinese painting is distinguished from
Western art in that it is executed on xuan paper (or
silk) with the Chinese brush, Chinese ink and mineral
and vegetable pigments.
Chinese Medicine and Traditional
Health Care
Traditional Chinese Medicine ("TCM") is an
integral part of Chinese culture. TCM is defined as
a medical science governing the theory and practice
of traditional Chinese medicine. It includes Chinese
Medication, pharmacology/herbology, acupuncture, massage,
and Qigong.
 Chinese
History
The Xia-Shang-Zhou Chronology Project, a five-year project
supported by the Chinese government, released the chronology
of the early dynasties in 2000, which was rather ambiguous
before. The researchers not only used many historical
documents, but also used various modern scientific methods
in the project.
- Xia Dynasty (2070 BC - 1600 BC)
- People's Republic of China (1949 -)
Chinese Culture
Gives you a complete understanding of China including
Chinese Religions and Beliefs, Cuisine and Drink, Chinese
Medicine, Ancient Architecture, Festivals and Education,
Arts and Crafts, Chinese Names and Stories and Legends
and Myths.
Chinese Food and Cooking
Table manners
Food Symbolism
Cooking
Shanghainese Cuisine
Mah Jong
The Chinese Game of Four Winds
Mah Jong is a traditional Chinese tile game with many
variations.
 
Chinese Folk Arts
Learn Chinese Paper Cutting. Chinese Knot Tying, Fork
Prints and more.
Travel in China
Explore the Chinese civilization of our beautiful and
mysterious land. Learn about China's popular travel
destinations and attractions.
Learning How To Do Business in China
Modern Mandarin provides training about Doing Business
in China to foreign officials and businesspeople. The
training includes:
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- New
Policies and Laws after China's entrance into the
WTO.
- On-going
changes in the Chinese Market.
- Specialized
business skills.
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How to contact and do business with Chinese Officials
and Businesspeople
Learn business etiquette such as introductions, proper
use of name cards, giving of small gifts, communications,
entertainment ( proper seating at restaurants, frequent
toasts, table manners, being on time for meals, etc.),
social conversations, and presentations (proper times,
visual aids, patience). This training covers many aspects
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- Building
Relationships
- Cultivating
Guanxi
- Contracts
- Knowing
the tricks of the trade
- Separating
Fact from Fiction
- Respecting
Face
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ACTIVITIES |
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Mandarin also organizes activities for Expats in Shanghai.
Some of these activities include: |
- Spring
Festival
- Christmas
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- Western
New Year's Celebration
- Thanksgiving
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Other Events include:
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- Chinese calligraphy competitions
- Chinese speaking competitions
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- Chinese
singing competitions
- Organized
Chinese / Foreigner Cocktail Parties
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Modern Mandarin is pleased to become the Sponsor of 2004&2005 American Independence Day Celebration and French National Day Celebration, Over 5000 expats joined the parties and had fun with us!
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