Ateneo Confucius celebrates Chinese New Year 2023

In celebration of the 2023 Lunar New Year and following its hiatus from public due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Confucius Institute at the Ateneo de Manila University held a Chinese Brush Painting Exhibit and Arts and Crafts Workshop at Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. The workshops and exhibit were well received by art enthusiasts and the public alike.

The Chinese brush painting workshop for adults was led by Master Ceasar Cheng and the institute’s pool of Chinese brush painting seasoned artists. Participants enjoyed a two-hour painting session and were able to bring home their own paintings. Notably, three lucky winners from the workshop were chosen to take home one of Cheng’s masterpieces, which were on display.

Chinese brush painting seasoned artists who facilitated the workshop are Dr. Sandra Torres, Margie Yu, Rose Fuentes, Gianne Tan, Beverlie Chua-Garcia, Glena Plan, Raquel Malimas, Penk Ching, Necita Cheng, Annie Reodica, Imelda Tan, and Meda Perez.

 

 

 

Kids joined the celebration through the Rabbit Mask Painting activity. Together with their parents, the children spent their time decorating the rabbit mask that they wore afterwards.

The exhibit and workshop concluded with a Tanggu and Ribbon Dance organized by Robinsons Galleria.

The Chinese brush painting seasoned artists who participated in the exhibit are Master Ceasar Cheng, Albert Hamabad K. Libre III, Rosie K. Libre, Pia Beltran, Dr. Sandra Torres, Margie Yu, Rose Fuentes, Pablo Ong, Gianne Tan, Beverlie Chua-Garcia, Glena Plan, Lupicinio Ng, Penk Ching, Raquel Malimas, Necita Cheng, Floy Aguenza, Armi Yam, and Linda Gil. Exhibits were on display all week long and concluded on Jan. 27.

Photos: Robinsons Galleria