Jao Tsung-I Academy | Culture Discovery Day Lecture: 'Dunhuang x Sham Shui Po – Old and New Districts in Dialogue II: Exploring Dunhuang's Material Culture through Artefacts'

Description

Mark your calendars for 19 October (Sunday) and join us at the Jao Tsung-I Academy for a cultural journey through time, as we explore the unique connections and artistic resonances between Dunhuang and Sham Shui Po!

Lecture Theme: Exploring Dunhuang's Material Culture through Artefacts

Sneak Peek of the Content:

・Using Dunhuang murals as the core, with archaeological findings as auxiliary references

・Analysing the utensils, textiles, and multilingual documents depicted in the murals

・Deconstructing Dunhuang's role as a Silk Road hub and its impact on cross-cultural technological, aesthetic, and lifestyle exchanges

About the Speaker: Agnes Sung

・PhD Candidate in the Department of Anthropology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

・Specialising in ancient Silk Road material culture and technological exchanges

・Holding a Master of Archaeology from University College London and a Master of Buddhist Studies from The University of Hong Kong

・With rich experience from her personal involvement in archaeological excavations in Central Asia

Registration Details:

1. Scan the QR code or click the registration link to sign up: ）

 [Registration Link](https://forms.gle/jQrzXp7XEvcMF3V97)

2. Each person can reserve up to 4 tickets on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last.

3. Registration will open on 12 October (Sunday) at 10 am. Please complete your registration via the form and wait for email confirmation.

4. On the day of the lecture, you may also register on-site 30 minutes before the event (2:30 pm), subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seats are limited, so hurry up and register now to explore the captivating culture of Dunhuang together!