Chinese Painting

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Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Painting in the traditional style is known today in Chinese as guóhuà (simplified Chinese: 国画; traditional Chinese: 國畫) or (simplified Chinese: 中国画; traditional Chinese: 中國畫), meaning "national" or "native painting", as opposed to Western styles of art which became popular in China in the 20th century. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on scrolls, such as hanging scrolls or handscrolls. Traditional painting can also be done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and other media. （resource from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_painting）

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• Culture Days 2020---Chinese Painting youtube.com

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Oakville Chinese Network Society

The Oakville Chinese Network Society is a non-profit organization rooted in the Oakville Chinese community, run by a number of volunteers who are passionate about their work in social and public services. We aim at becoming the voice of the local Chinese community, promoting Chinese traditional culture and participating in various multi-cultural and social activities. Since the Oakville Chinese Network (OCN) was officially inaugurated in January, 2013, it has been an active presence in the local community. OCN is currently running four successful programs: Sixteen Mile Creek Theatre Troupe, Green Oak Senior Club, Sunshine Path Youth Empowerment Group and Plum Blossom Women Club. For more information about us, please visit our website: www.oakvillechinesenetwork.ca . OCN has successfully presented big shows to celebrate Chinese New Year at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts since 2014. The Sixteen Mile Creek Theatre Troupe (SMCTT) is one of the groups affiliated with the Oakville Chinese Network Society. It is composed of four sub-groups: Vocal Group, Dance Group, Integrated Performing Arts Group, and Band. Everyone is welcome to join the Sixteen Mile Creek Theatre Troupe. Since its formation in May 2013, the SMCTT plays an important role in the annual Chinese New Year Celebration Show at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Green Oak Seniors Club (GOSC) was formed in spring 2014 as the second regular group affiliated with OCN. Since 2014, the Green Oak Seniors Club has been awarded several grants from the federal and provincial governments, which allowed it to run a number of successful projects. The GOSC provides a platform for seniors living in Oakville and its surrounding areas to get together, make friends and support each other. Sunshine Path Youth Empowerment Group (SPYEG) The third of OCN’s affiliated groups was formed in September 2015 as the Sunshine Path Youth Empowerment Group (SPYEG). Annually, the Sunshine Path Youth Empowerment Group organizes “Money and Youth” summer camps, badminton and basketball clubs during the school year and provides Oakville’s youth with opportunities to exercise their leadership skills. Plum Blossom Women Club (PBWC) --- The fourth of OCN's affiliated groups was formed in March 2018. The PBWC encourages women living in Oakville to get together and share their ideas of life in Canada. Various activities are organized every year to increase the women's self-esteem.

For more information about us, please contact 416-889-4961 or [email protected]. website: www.oakvillechinesenetwork.ca