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Botanic Exploration of China
A talk by Seamus O'Brien.
Seamus O'Brien, Botanic explorer from the National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, will have just returned from his third expedition to China (Yunan and Hubei), Tibet and Nepal. When not abroad, he is hard at work with the gardening team designing and planting the new "Chinese Slope" at the Botanic Gardens.
Along the Silk Road
A talk by Yanyi and Tony Blake
Having had a look at the western end of the Silk Road (Turkey), Yanyi and Tony did an unguided tour of the Chinese Silk Road. Do join them this Wednesday to hear their insights on this most famous of routes.
Advanced Feng Shui
A talk by Paula Whelan
Paula Whelan, who gave an excellent talk on basic Feng Shui last year, will again give us the benefit of her vast knowledge on the subject She hopes to advance our understanding with a more in-depth delve into this most fascinating subject.
Student Life In Ireland
A talk by Luning Quyan
Luning Quyan, a Chinese student from Dalian studying Principles of Education at UCD, will share some of her thoughts and those of her colleagues on the student life for Chinese in Ireland, and the educational differences between Ireland and China.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This AGM, the 27th of the ICCS, gives the membership a say in the running of our Society, and an opportunity to become involved in the Committee of the Society through nomination and election. All members are urged to attend.
The Committee are busy on your behalf in organizing an outing for the month of May. Further particulars will be circulated when all details are finalized.