By Alexis Schneider Collegian Staff Writer Learning to truly appreciate one's culture is a feat in itself. However, learning to appreciate another culture is a different story. That's just what the Chinese Culture Club intends to help students do. Bridging the gap between American and Chinese culture, the Chinese Culture Club will be holding a demonstration of ancient Chinese Calligraphy as part of the Spring Fling celebration from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. tomorrow night on the ground floor of the HUB-Robeson Center. Chinese calligraphy is an art of intense concentration, and it is a practice that encompasses the mind and body.
Legend has it that the art form increases an individual's longevity.
The practice began in China thousands of years ago as a form of recording history but has since become integral parts of Chinese, Korean and Japanese cultures. Before paper, ancient calligraphers wrote on cloth, bamboo and wood first by using bones and rock, then eventually brush and ink techniques. Traditional Chinese families display calligraphy in their homes as part of their New Year celebrations. People also enjoy having symbols that represent their motto or philosophy of life. Everyone can practice the art.