Past Event
Saturday, November 15, 2014, 11 a.m. to noon
Interweaving Traditions: Chinese Minority Embroidery
541-B Second Avenue, San Diego, 92101
Cost: Free - $5
The colorful and intricate costumes of the Miao, Dong, and other minority groups of southwestern China set them apart from the Han majority and convey a cultural essence that cannot be captured in words.
In order to reveal the full significance of these ornate outfits and the craftsmanship that produces them, this presentation discusses how these people settled in the rugged terrain of Guizhou Province, became gradually integrated into the Chinese empire, and managed to maintain many customs that dramatically contrast with the Han majority.
Dr. Alex Stewart will lecture. RSVP: [email protected].