Speaker
Professor Qi Dongfang from Sichuan University
If you are fascinated by archaeological fieldwork, the history of the Silk Road, or the cultural legacy of the Sui and Tang dynasties, we warmly invite you to our upcoming public lectures! We are honoured to host Professor Qi Dongfang from Sichuan University, a leading expert in Han-Tang archaeology, who will share firsthand experiences and insights from his decades of work along the Silk Road and with key Sui-Tang artifacts. Prof. Qi will personally lead a museum tour at the heritage discovery center, allowing participants to experience the splendor of the Sui and Tang dynasties firsthand.
These talks are co-organized by the Department of Anthropology, the Centre for Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Studies, and New Asia College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Event Details
Talk 1: “On the Archaeological Frontline”
Professor Qi Dongfang shares his fieldwork experiences, offering a unique window into the archaeological work along the Silk Road and the process of uncovering ancient civilizations.
Date: 8 December 2025 (Monday)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Venue: LT3, G/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, CUHK
Registration Link: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13721141
Talk 2: “Ten Treasures of the Sui and Tang”
Uncover the stories behind ten exquisite artefacts from the Sui-Tang period.. This talk brings history to life, illustrating aspects of daily life, artistic achievements, and the remarkable cultural exchanges that characterized this golden age.
Date: 10 December 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Venue: LT5, 2/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, CUHK
Registration Link: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13721145
Workshop：“In-depth Guided Tour of Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizon Exhibition by Prof. Qi Dongfang”
Professor Qi will guide participants through the exhibition “Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness” to provide an in-depth and insightful experience of the splendid culture of the Sui and Tang dynasties.
Date: 9 December 2025 (Tuesday)
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Venue: Thematic Exhibition Gallery, Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
Capacity: Limited to 15 participants
Registration Link: https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13721366
Both talks and workshop will be conducted in Mandarin and are free for all to join.
Registration Link/ Event Page
https://www.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/~ant/event/public-talks-and-museum-leading-tour-by-prof-qi-dongfang-sichuan-university-on-silk-road-archaeology-and-sui-tang-treasures/
Enquires
anthropology@cuhk.edu.hk
