【1st Talk】Jia Yunfeng: “Shamanic Culture and its Essence of Existence”
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| Introduction | Organized by New Era University College and curated by the Institute of International Education, the “International Academic and Cultural Exchange Series” will be held periodically throughout 2024. The series invites accomplished scholars and experts from both China and abroad to share their research and insights. The first lecture in this series will be delivered by Mr. Jia Yunfeng from Jilin Province, China, focusing on the topic of Shamanic Culture and Its Essence of Existence. Public understanding of shamanism often centres on religious belief and is frequently associated with superstition. In this lecture, Mr. Jia will challenge these misconceptions, exploring shamanism as a deeply rooted cultural tradition in Northeast China. He will analyse how it manifests in daily life and discuss its practical value and significance. |
| Speaker |
Jia Yunfeng (Postgraduate Student at New Era University College) Jia Yunfeng is the founder of Shamanic Qimen, a mentor in the fields of Yi studies and Feng Shui, and an internationally certified senior psychological counsellor. Born and raised in Jilin Province—one of the birthplaces of shamanic culture—he was deeply immersed in shamanic traditions from an early age, profoundly shaped by its cultural essence. In 2015, he established a studio in Toronto, Canada; in 2019, he founded the Shamanic Qimen Research and Practice Centre in Shanghai; and in 2023, he travelled to Egypt for field study and advanced research on shamanic culture. With years of dedicated study, Jia has collaborated with various enterprises to provide consultation services rooted in shamanic principles. |
| Moderator |
Phang Hui Ting (Lecturer of Institute of International Education, New Era University College, and Head of the International Student Recruitment Office) Phang Hui Ting is currently a lecturer at the Institute of International Education, New Era University College, and serves as the Head of the International Student Recruitment Office. She holds bachelor's degrees in Chinese Language and Literature from Beijing International Studies University. She earned her master's degree in Classical Chinese Philology from Beijing Normal University, a discipline that focuses on the collation and study of ancient Chinese literature. |
| Information | Date：5th Feb 2024 (Friday) Time：7.30pm-9pm Venue：Zoom Meeting Room Link：https://newera-edu-my.zoom.us/j/92880776726 Meeting Room Number：92880776726 (Passcode：087573) Lingua Franca：Mandarin |
