In order to promote the traditional Chinese culture and let Intangible Cultural Heritage come into the campus, Library and Information Center will hold the following activities:
1. Exhibition of Ten Mile Red Dowry
Ten Mile Red Dowry, is the spectacular scene which can be seen when large families in Ningshao area hold weddings in old days. It not only reflects the character of the rich, elegant, clear and delicate of Jiangnan culture, but also expresses people’s love of life and the pursuit of happiness in a direct way. On the day of their daughter's marriage, a wide variety of red furniture stretches for several miles, becoming a beautiful scenery in wedding customs. " Ten Mile Red Dowry in Ninghai " has been listed into the National intangible cultural heritage in 2008. The exhibition centers on a beautiful scenery in marriage customs – the combination of the charm of "red makeup" and the magnificence of "ten miles", creating a grand picture of surging like waves and fiery passion.
Exhibition Date: December 26th, 2019 to February 29th, 2020
Exhibition Venue: Corridor on the 2nd floor of the campus library
Organizer: Zhejiang Provincial Museum, Library and Information Center of Zhejiang University International Campus
2. Reparation of Ancient Western Language Books
In order to show the important contribution of books to the inheritance and dissemination of human civilization, Library and Information Center will hold an event about reparation of ancient western language books on December 31st. We are honorable to invite teachers from Department of Ancient Books of Zhejiang University Library to make a demonstration of reparation. Participants can not only gain knowledge about the reparation of ancient western books, but also have a chance to repair ancient books on their own.
Time: Dec. 31st, 15:00~16:30, 2019
Location: Library Multi-function Room
Host unit: Zhejiang University Library, Library and Information Center of Zhejiang University International Campus
Due to the limitation of materials and sites, the number of ancient books reparation activities is limited to 30.
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You will be notified by email upon successful registration. You are warmly welcome to participate!
Library and Information Center
Dec. 26th 2019