Study Groups offer members a chance to learn about a particular aspect of Chinese art, history and culture. Each participant is expected to research a topic they have selected under the umbrella of the study theme. Then he or she presents the findings in the form of a talk, usually (not required) accompanied by visuals, either slides or PowerPoint images.

Every presentation is different and no one is expected to be an expert. The emphasis in our study groups is on learning, sharing knowledge and making new friends in a relaxed, friendly environment.

The study-group fee is HK$150 (Friends/Helena May members) or HK$180 (non-members)

Last topics studied:

• "The life and times of Admiral Zheng He: A study of the Ming era and the voyages to the Ends of the Earth" Spring 2006.
  
• "Shang and Zhou Art to Maoist Social Realism: The History of Art in China", Fall 2005
  
• "Passports and Parasols: Women Travelers in Asia", Summer 2005
• "Buddhism in China", Winter/Spring 2005
  
• "Laos: The Kingdom of a Million Elephants", Fall 2004
  
• "Himalayan Kingdoms", Summer 2004
  
• "The Life of the Mandarin", Spring 2004
  
  SESSIONS
  
  There are usually two Study Groups a year, one starting in the spring and the other in the fall, and you can join whenever you are ready.
  
  The Study Group meets once a week on Tuesdays from 10:15 to 12:15 at the Helena May. Each group has around 12 sessions, depending on the complexity of the subject and number of members.
  
  Please contact friends_studygroup@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
  
  

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