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FREE admission. Art museum and library, with world -renowned collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. With FREE admission and described by the Lonely Planet as 'not just the best museum in Dublin, but one of the best in Europe', the Chester Beatty Library is a must-see on any Dublin visitor's itinerary. As the only museum in Ireland to win 'European Museum of the Year' and rated consistently in the top 5 of TripAdvisor’s list of ‘Top things to do in Dublin', the library's rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe open a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.
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facebook.comSunday 25 February, 2pm Film – Spring in a Small Town In the dark aftermath of World War II, a lonely but spirited woman finds the monotony of dealing with an ill husband overbearing. When her first love reappears on the scene, her world is turned upside down. One of the greatest Chinese films ever made, this 1948 romantic drama is not to be missed. Organised as part of the Chinese New Year Festival. Mandarin with English subtitles. 1948, G (98 min). Free, no booking required Visit Dublin
Saturday 24 February, 2pm Chinese New Year Traditions Join Professor Yan Yi Blake from the Irish Chinese Cultural Society and discover some of the traditions relating to the Chinese New Year Festival. What is a red pocket? What is the significance of the lantern? What do the Chinese eat during their New Year celebrations? A great opportunity to broaden your knowledge and deepen the cultural understanding of China and the Chinese New Year. This event has been organised as part of the Chinese New Year Festival, in association with Asia Market, Dublin. Free, no booking required Dublin Chinese New Year Festival - 都柏林中国新年庆典 Visit Dublin
Arabic Language Tour scheduled for Saturday 24 February has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. (CBL Is Bb 80I)
Fab coverage in yesterday's The Business Post! Join us this year as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Chester Beatty's extraordinary gift to the Irish people. Visit Dublin CreativeIrl
Sunday 18 February, 12noon - 4pm Mindfulness: Chinese Ink Painting This Chinese New Year, join artist Hoi Shan Mak and paint with ink and rice paper. This fast yet precise technique helps participants focus on the experiences occurring in the present moment. Learn how to paint a fish, a lotus or an old man. This workshop has been organised as part of the Chinese New Year Festival. Suitable for all levels. €35.00 per person, materials provided. This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact Heidi on 014070766 or Justyna on 014070772.
Delighted to be part of Dublin Chinese New Year Festival - 都柏林中国新年庆典 Happy Year of the Dog! (Image: Jade Dog, China, 1730–90, CBL C 822) Visit Dublin https://goo.gl/8Qbkv
Saturday 17 February, 1 – 4pm Chinese Modernist Painting Celebrate Chinese New Year and contemporary Chinese art with this painting workshop on such themes as Chinese architecture in the style of Chinese formalism. Participants will explore Western influences on traditional Chinese art and create ink paintings inspired by this great artistic movement. Organised as part of the Chinese New Year Festival. Suitable for all levels. €35.00 per person, materials provided. This workshop is now fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please contact Heidi on 014070766 or Justyna on 014070772.
Saturday 17 February, 12noon Qi Gong at the Rooftop Garden Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese form of meditation, coordinating slow movement, deep rhythmic breathing and a calm state of mind. Join us for a gentle practice outdoors (weather permitting) or indoors with the view of the rooftop garden. Suitable for all ages. Meeting point in the atrium of the Library. Free, no booking required Lovin Dublin
Friday 16 February, 2-3.30pm Silk Worm Club: How Lucky Are You? Make your own Lucky Red Envelope full of good wishes and decorate it with the Chinese character ‘Fu’ 福, meaning luck. Artist, Hoi Shan Mak will teach you how to write the symbol using gold paint. Limited to 20 children, 6 – 11 years old. For booking details, please visit www.dublinchinesenewyear.com
Happy Valentine's Day.....! 'Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast....' (Corinthians 13: 2-11, (P46): The Letters of Paul, c. AD 200 – 250) Visit Dublin CreativeIrl
Friday 16 February, 10:30am – 1pm (12 - 17 years) Creative Teens Lab: Make a Scroll For this Chinese New Year of the Dog, join us this mid-term break and create a scroll featuring these playful animals. Chinese-Dutch artist, Hoi Shan Mak, will guide us through the process as we create one large scroll featuring 50 dogs. #ChineseNewYear Limited to 15 teens per session. Free, booking essential.
Exciting opportunity to join our team! Closing date Friday 16 Feb; all details here: https://goo.gl/f43Y7g
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