UBC Chinese Language Program

UBC Asian Studies and the Chinese Language Program collaborated to host their second webinar in the Asian Language Talk series on Thursday, October 8th. We had a night full of deep discussion as we introduced what the Chinese Language Program has to offer, and even talked about what it’s like to go abroad or get work experience in Chinese-speaking areas. Read a recap of the event here! https://chinese.arts.ubc.ca/recap-of-chinese-language-talk/... If you want to watch a recording of the event, click here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjPw7m2O6Oc&feature=youtu.be

[Chinese traditional festivals in one minute] Today is the Double Ninth Festival (or Chong Yang Festival/Chung Yeung Festival) observed on the ninth day of the ninth month in the Chinese calendar, is a traditional Chinese holiday, mentioned in writing since before the Eastern Han period (before AD 25).... According to the Yi Ching, nine is a yang number; the ninth day of the ninth lunar month (or double nine) has too much yang (a traditional Chinese spiritual concept) and is thus a potentially dangerous date. Hence, the day is also called "Double Yang Festival" (). To protect against danger, it is customary to climb a high mountain, drink chrysanthemum liquor, and wear the zhuyu () plant, Cornus officinalis.

Panelists’ Choice: Wendy Liu! @we_ndy5384 Wendy Liu‘s Caption ... This year’s Mid-Autumn festival is celebrated in October. On this day, I drink wine, gaze upon the moon, and recite poetry. Despite the autumn air, the festive atmosphere gathers feelings of warmth and joy. Tonight, I am dressed in long robes and wear a homemade paper hat on top my bound hair. As the wind blows, it brings my wishes and happiness and carries off my paper hat a thousand miles away. Note Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, we were not able to host a popular vote, but wanted to have a reward for a similar category regardless. Lastly, a huge thank you to all our lovely participants! The photo challenge submissions were so fun to go through, and everyone worked so hard.

Best Caption 2 Jennifer You‘s Caption

Because of the vast range of linguistic ability within our program, we have chosen two winners for Best Caption: Eunice @euniii.l and Jennifer You, Congrats! Eunice‘s Caption: ... See more