This trip began with one mission - go to the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair. That's it. And then it grew, as trips like this do. Yaxi thought her university might be interested in having me come talk to their students at the Art and Communications College. And that grew too. Official letters, stamped and signed by the Dean, Professor Ni, are what got me my VISA. By the time I go to the University of Hangzhou, my engagement had turned into a very big deal. Yaxi had posters made.
The university itself was lovely.
Inside was awesome too.
The lecture hall was big enough to fit four classrooms full of students - about 300+ of them!
Yaxi and I took the stage, she translated everything I said into Chinese.
It's a different sort of way to give a lecture, more intentional; but it went really well. Afterwards, the Dean presented me with a piece of hand calligraphy, something he's known for.
We took a photo of everyone making the sign of a heart with their thumb and forefinger.
And all the faculty together.
It was quite the honor and I hope I shared some helpful information!
To read about my journey in order, follow these links:
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Shanghai!
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A Mall and Grocery Store
03 -
Custom Dress
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The Long Museum
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The Quay on the Yangtze?
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Old City of Shanghai at Huangpu District
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Old Shanghai
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Dumplings for lunch!
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Yu Garden
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Storyland
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Hot Pot at Cloud Nice Shopping Mall Changning Branch
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The China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair
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Art Exhibitions at the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair
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Workshop: Gel Printing
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The train to Hangzhou
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Speaking at China Jiliang University
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Hangzhou - Our personal fall-apart party
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The Teahouse Garden in Hangzhou
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China wrap-up
You're a star!
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