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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260212T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260212T220000
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SUMMARY:An evening with Jung Chang\, author of the bestseller "Wild Swans"
DESCRIPTION:“Wild Swans” by Jung Chang was a bestseller in the nineties. It was a book that defined a generation – the story of “three daughters of China”: Jung\, her mother and her grandmother\, and their lives during a century of revolution. Chang’s new book “Fly\, Wild Swans” tells what happened next. This evening Jung Chang will talk about this.    \nSign up via https://www.spui25.nl/programma/een-avond-met-jung-chang-auteur-van-de-bestseller-wilde-zwanen \n“Fly\, wild swans” is in many ways Jung’s love letter to her mother. With flashbacks to her family’s experiences in communist China\, Chang offers an account of her research into Mao Zedong’s genocidal regime\, the many stories she discovered\, and the political consequences of publishing her biography. Against the backdrop of China’s development\, from the relative freedoms of the late 1970s and the unbridled capitalism of the 1990s to the current authoritarian rule of Xi Jinping\, Chang’s latest book chronicles life in a communist dictatorship and the threat that modern China poses to the international world order.   \nAbout the speaker \nJung Chang was born in China in 1952. In 1978 she left for England\, and she was the first person from the People’s Republic of China to obtain a doctorate from an English university. Her debut Wild Swans was published in 1991 and became a bestseller worldwide. In China\, her books are still banned. Meulenhoff Boekerij also published Mao\, The Empress and Daughters of China.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/an-evening-with-jung-chang-author-of-the-bestseller-wild-swans/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260213T211500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260213T230000
DTSTAMP:20260121T132819Z
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SUMMARY:🎉🎬 CinemAsia x Filmhuis Den Haag: Lunar New Year celebration 13–24 February
DESCRIPTION:🎉🐎 CinemAsia celebrates Lunar New Year in Filmhuis Den Haag \nIn the run-up to the 18th edition of the CinemAsia Film Festival\, CinemAsia invites you to celebrate Lunar New Year together at Filmhuis Den Haag\, from 13 to 24 February 2026. In honor of the Year of the Horse\, CinemAsia presents a festive film program that focuses on family\, identity\, desire and connection — themes that transcend generations and cultures.  \nThe Lunar New Year Celebration brings cinema\, culture and community together with special film screenings\, complemented by a warm\, collaborative atmosphere that suits this period of renewal and reflection. \n🎞️ Film programme \nThe Joy Luck Club 喜福会\nUnited States\, 1993 | Director: Wayne Wang\nFour Chinese-American women form a mahjong club in San Francisco\, connected by friendship and shared history. Their stories intertwine with those of their mothers\, who carry their past with them as immigrants. A moving film about family ties\, cultural identity and intergenerational understanding.   \nSaturday 14 February\, 6:45 pm\nFriday 20 February\, 3:45 pm \nVive L’Amour 愛情萬歲 (4K restoration)\nTaiwan\, 1995 | Director: Tsai Ming-Liang | recently restored classic\, presented by the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute.\nThree lonely people unknowingly share an empty apartment in Taipei. A minimalist and poetic portrait of longing and isolation in the big city.  \nFriday 13 February\, 21:15h\nTuesday 17 February\, 18:30h \nThe Farewell 別告訴她\nUnited States\, 2019 | Director: Lulu Wang\nWhen Billi’s Chinese-American family finds out that their beloved grandmother has terminal lung cancer\, they decide not to inform her. Instead\, they organize an impromptu wedding in China to say goodbye together. An intimate\, warm and sometimes humorous story about love\, family responsibility and the clash between Eastern and Western values.   \nSunday 15 February\, 4:15 pm\nThursday 19 February\, 9:15 pm \nThe Grandmaster 一代宗師\nHong Kong / China\, 2013 | Director: Wong Kar Wai\nA visually overwhelming portrait of Wing Chun master Ip Man\, against the backdrop of a changing China. About discipline\, loss and preserving tradition.  \nSunday 15 February\, 6:45 pm\nTuesday 24 February\, 9:15 pm \n✨ Extra festive evening on Saturday 14 February\nOn Valentine’s Day\, CinemAsia makes the celebration extra special in collaboration with Eastern Playground\, with mahjong and karaoke. A perfect opportunity to get together\, vent with love songs and sing along to heartbreaking classics.  \nFor more info and tickets\, go to cinemasia.nl
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/%f0%9f%8e%89%f0%9f%8e%ac-cinemasia-x-filmhuis-den-haag-lunar-new-year-celebration-13-24-february/
CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260217T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260217T170000
DTSTAMP:20251005T095920Z
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SUMMARY:VNC Competition for secondary school students
DESCRIPTION:What fascinates you about China? \nDo you like to learn more about China and do you want to enthuse others about this fascinating country that is becoming increasingly important in the world? Then grab your chance now and participate in the VNC Competition\, organized in collaboration with Nuffic! We challenge you with a creative assignment in which you show in words or images what fascinates you about China and with that you have a chance to win great prizes. The five best entries will be published on the VNC website and will be rewarded with a Chinese candy package\, and the strongest will also win two cinema vouchers!    \n 📢 So\, will you join us? Show what fascinates you about China!  \n🎯 Theme\nChina is a country full of contrasts: centuries-old traditions alongside modern technology\, centuries-old philosophies alongside lightning-fast innovation.What appeals to you about it? Maybe you admire the art\, the science\, the way people work together\, or a Chinese idea that makes you think.  \nShow in words or images what fascinates you personally about China! \n\n💡 Purpose of the competition\nThis competition wants to challenge you to: \n\nthink about what appeals to you personally in Chinese culture\, history\, or society;\nmake connections between your own world and what you discover about China;\nShow your creativity in an original form of expression\, attractive for others to read or watch.\n\n\n🖋️ What do you have to do?\nCreate an entry that shows what fascinates you about China.This can be done in various ways: \n✍️ Essay\, poem or letter – write about what touches you and why; max 500 words \n🎥 Video\, drawing\, photo collage or vlog – show what appeals to you in images; max 1.5 minutes or 1 A4 \nYou may work alone or participate in groups of up to 3 students. \n\n🏫 For whom?\nFor secondary school students (all levels). \n\n🏆 Assessment criteria\nThe jury pays attention to: \n\nPersonal reflection – do you show what really inspires you or makes you think?\nOriginality – is your angle or elaboration surprising or creative?\nDepth of content – do you show that you have discovered or learned something about China?\nDesign/presentation – is the work neat\, clear and made with attention?\n\nPRICES! \nThe five best entries will be published on the VNC website so that others can share in your fascination. In addition\, they are rewarded with a Chinese candy package (1 per person in the form of group entry) and the strongest will also win two cinema vouchers (2 per person in the form of group entry).  \n\n⏰ Submission conditions\n\nEntries must be received before Chinese New Year on February 17\, 2026\nMention your name\, age\, school\, subject and class at work.\nDigital submissions (text\, scan of drawing\, video\, photos) can be emailed to lianne.baaij@vnc-china.nl\n\nWho is VNC anyway? Our mission is clear: Brings China closer. We do this by sharing fascinating articles and organizing inspiring events in the cultural\, business and scientific fields. Feel free to take a look at our website and discover what we have to offer. Who knows\, you might follow us soon!      \nTip for teachers: You can incorporate this competition into many lessons\, in language lessons\, history\, geography\, maarschappijleer\, you name it. Have your students think about China\, a country that we can no longer ignore. The competition will be published in the Nuffic newsletter and will be repeated.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-competition-for-secondary-school-students/
LOCATION:VNC kantoor\, Burgemeester van Karnebeeklaan 6\, Den Haag\, 2585BB
CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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SUMMARY:'Meer Dan Babi Pangang' Release
DESCRIPTION:Genre: documentary\nLength: 71 min.\nLanguage spoken: Dutch\, Cantonese \nIn More Than Babi Pangang\, the Chinese-Dutch documentary maker Julie Ng investigates the success and imminent demise of the Chinese-Indonesian restaurant\, based on Golden House\, her father’s restaurant in Rozenburg. What starts as a search for the origins of the dish babi pangang\, grows into a personal and emotional exploration of her cultural and culinary identity as a Chinese Dutchman. Why do Chinese-Indonesian restaurants serve dishes that Chinese people don’t eat at home? What does that say about adaptation\, perception and the way in which cultures relate to each other? And why is it that many Dutch people think of ‘the Chinese’ mainly as babi pangang – a dish that has emerged from the cross-pollination of three cultures: the Chinese\, the Indonesian and the Dutch. The dish has an Indian origin and name\, was adapted by Chinese restaurateurs and is fully tailored to the taste of their Dutch customers.      \nMore Than Babi Pangang is an ode to the first generation of Chinese Dutch people who worked hard to build an indispensable part of the Dutch street scene. At the same time\, it is an invitation to look beyond the takeaway menu.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/meer-dan-babi-pangang-release/
LOCATION:Nederland\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner
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ORGANIZER;CN="Periscoop Film":MAILTO:devaniyo@periscoopfilm.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260221T143000
DTSTAMP:20260217T210434Z
CREATED:20260217T210434Z
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SUMMARY:Chinese New Year in Brabant! February 21 : Presentation "Dragons\, Horses and Priests".
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, dragons and horses have played an important role in Chinese history. On the occasion of the Chinese New Year\, the Histotainment lecture (in Brabant) goes back to the beginning of the Qing rule:\n the Ming dynasty has been expelled\, but there are still many rebellious hotspots in the country itself. Emperor Kangxi must therefore pull out all the stops to unify the new Chinese empire. And then expand.\nHow will he tackle the problems? You will hear it during this fascinating lecture by cultural historian Drs. Ingrid van Leeuwen.\nThis is followed by the homemade\, Chinese 3-course lunch.\nProgram:\n10.30 a.m.: Reception with coffee and Lychees-tartelettes. 11.00 a.m.: Presentation “Dragons\, Horses\, Priests”\, followed by Chinese music (not live) 12.30 p.m.: Homemade lunch with an adaptation of Chinese dishes.\nPie with black mushrooms\, lotus root and a dessert with Goji berries and fruits are served. 2.30 p.m.: closing.\nRegistration until 19 February.\nAbout the speaker: after successfully completing the History study at Radboud University\, Ingrid van Leeuwen worked in education for many years. In 2013 she founded Histotainment\, a cultural-historical company specializing in lectures on High-Society in the distant past. Both Europe and China are covered.\nAt the moment there are more than 40 lectures\, in combination with ‘High-Food’ (home-cooked lunches or dinners) of the country in question. Both in Esch (near Den Bosch) and on location.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/chinese-new-year-in-brabant-february-21-presentation-dragons-horses-and-priests/
LOCATION:Huize Hal\, Hal 31\, 5296 PZ ESCH\, Esch\, Noord-Brabant\, 5296 PZ
CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner
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ORGANIZER;CN="Histotainment lezingen":MAILTO:info@histotainment.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260211T211140Z
CREATED:20260129T101808Z
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SUMMARY:VNC China Dining Club: Chinese New Year Edition
DESCRIPTION:Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine at the VNC China Dining Club! Join a special culinary journey and explore traditional dishes from different regions of China\, from the refined Cantonese cuisine to the spicy and flavorful Sichuan dishes. Each gathering offers not only a delicious meal\, but also a unique opportunity to learn more about the dishes themselves. During dinner\, you will receive detailed explanations about the ingredients\, preparation methods and cultural background of each dish\, so that you not only enjoy the food\, but also the story behind it.    \nYou can count on a convivial meal at round tables\, where the selected dishes are served with explanations and you will discover the secrets of Chinese culinary traditions together with other gourmets. \nExplore changing restaurants in major cities such as Amsterdam\, The Hague and Rotterdam\, and let yourself be pampered with surprising flavors! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of Chinese cuisine\, discover new flavors\, and learn more about the rich Chinese culture. Sign up quickly for an evening full of discoveries\, conviviality and taste!   \n \nThis Edition: Cantonese Dim Sum Lunch \nVNC China Dining Club 7\nCantonese dimsum lunch \nSaturday Februari 21st\, 2026 13.00 – 16.00 uur \nRestaurant Full Moon Garden \nLeidsestraat 95\nAmsterdam \nTo celebrate the start of the Year of the Horse\, we are diving into the world of Cantonese Dim Sum. While typically enjoyed as breakfast in China\, we’ll be enjoying them for lunch.    \nExpect a wonderful variety of flavors\, from classic meat and shrimp dumplings to unique specialties like sticky rice with chicken\, congee\, and the famous ‘egg tart’.  \nOur host\, OEY Toen Ping\, will enlighten us with a remarkable collection of Chinese Zodiac figures. These are replicas of the world-renowned statues from the Yuan Ming Yuan (Old Summer Palace) in Beijing. During the Second Opium War of 1860 the English and French soldiers destroyed the palace and looted these invaluable art pieces.    \nAt the end of the luch there will be a surprise to truly welcome the Chinese New Year \n \nPrices: \n€36 for VNC members and €44 for non members \nYou can register for the VNC Dining Club here. Welcome!
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/vnc-china-dining-club-chinese-new-year-edition/
LOCATION:Full Moon Garden – Dim Sum & Cantonese Cuisine\, Leidsestraat 95\, Amsterdam\, 1017 NZ\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Art and culture,Culture and Society,Cultuur en Maatschappij,VNC event,Vol
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260217T211258Z
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SUMMARY:Ivens Meet China 2025: A Special Screening & Conversation with Director Zhang Tongdao
DESCRIPTION:Why did Joris Ivens spend fifty years filming China — and call it his second homeland? Haunted by this question\, Dutch filmmaker Rene Seegers retraces Ivens’ footsteps from Europe to Hong Kong and mainland China\, searching for the faces and places once captured on film. In uncovering forgotten encounters and hidden stories\, he reveals a profound bond between a filmmaker and a country that shaped a lifetime.\nAbout the Director\nFilm director and professor Zhang Tongdao specializes in human-oriented documentaries that allow their subjects to tell their own stories. He captures his protagonists with authenticity and a strong sense of lived reality.\nHe has conducted extensive research on Joris Ivens’ Chinese documentaries (1958–1976) and his final film\, A Tale of the Wind (1988)\, and created a four-part film on Ivens’ work in cooperation with René Seegers. His crew revisited locations featured in Ivens’ films and interviewed eyewitnesses\, including former crew members and individuals portrayed in the original documentaries.\nfree upon registration
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/ivens-meet-china-2025-a-special-screening-conversation-with-director-zhang-tongdao/
LOCATION:Jungle Amsterdam\, Tweede van Swindenstraat 26\, Amsterdam\, Noord Holland\, 1093 VS\, Nederland
CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner
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ORGANIZER;CN="MUYIFILM (Jia Zhao)":MAILTO:info@muyifilm.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260217T211019Z
CREATED:20260217T211019Z
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SUMMARY:Trump's Tech and Xi's AI - the livestream
DESCRIPTION:America and China are fighting a tough battle for digital supremacy. And that now affects everything. From raw materials to the most crucial systems in our daily lives. Will we soon be completely at the mercy of the whims of crazy tech bros and Chinese bureaucrats?      \nIn Trump’s Tech & Xi’s AI\, Haroon Sheikh dives into the big strategic questions for Europe with Annette van Soest and Stefan de Vries. During this evening\, with a special live edition of Café Europa\, they analyze how much is at stake for us. Because from Nexperia to ASML and from DigiD to ChatGPT\, a power struggle is being waged in every area of our economy with enormous consequences.     \nWhat difficult choices does Europe have to make to stay afloat? Because one thing seems certain: something has to change if we want to continue to live in freedom and prosperity. How do we prevent Musk\, Altman and the rest of Silicon Valley from killing our democracy? On this evening you will hear everything that should be discussed in politics in The Hague and at the talk show tables.    \nThe podcast Café Europa is an initiative of Haagsch College and Studio Europa Maastricht \n– Haroon Sheikh is a senior scientist at the WRR and endowed professor of Strategic Governance of Global Technologies at the VU.\n – Annette van Soest is a presenter and journalist for Haagsch College\, Follow the Money and HUMAN\, among others. And host of the podcast Café Europa\n– Stefan de Vries is a Europe commentator for various media\, such as Bar Laat\, Eva and Haagsch College  \nThis evening is part of The Week of Geopolitics\, a week in which The Hague College organizes several evenings in The Hague on geopolitical topics.
URL:https://www.vnc-china.nl/en/event/trumps-tech-and-xis-ai-the-livestream/
LOCATION:Livestream\, nvt\, nvt\, nvt\, nvt\, Nederland
CATEGORIES:Cultuur en Maatschappij,Partner
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ORGANIZER;CN="Haagsch College":MAILTO:anneke@haagschcollege.nl
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