Lecture by Prof. Dr Zhang Wei in the twenty-fourth talk of the “Tan Lark Sye Lecture Series”
The 24th session of the "Tan Lark Sye Lecture Series," organized by the Institute of International Education, New Era University College (IIE, NEUC) and the Tan Lark Sye Institute, was held on 29 November. The guest speakers for this event was Professor Dr Zhang Wei, the Dean of the School of Dramatic Arts at Shenyang Normal University. It was attended by more than 140 people.
Professor Dr. Zhang Wei, is currently the Dean of the School of Dramatic Arts at Shenyang Normal University. She is a member of the National Education Guidance Committee for Aesthetic Education in Higher Education under the Ministry of Education of China, a member of the Examination Guidance Committee for Art Majors in General Higher Education, the Vice President of the China Theatre Education Alliance, an outstanding teacher in the "Hundred Excellent Teachers in Chinese Opera" program by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, the Vice Chairman of the Liaoning Provincial Theatre Association, the Deputy Director of the Teaching Guidance Committee for Drama and Film Studies in Liaoning Province, the Director of the Drama Education Professional Guidance Committee in Liaoning Province, and a leading figure in the national first-class (performance) major. He has also hosted three national-level art fund projects.
This lecture was titled " Spring Breeze and Gentle Rain: Exploring Chinese Traditional Opera," focusing on the characteristics of operatic art, including its formality, virtuality, and comprehensiveness. Through demonstrations and explanations, he aimed to help the audience understand the cultural genes and aesthetic principles behind the unique style of operatic art, thereby deepening their appreciation of outstanding traditional Chinese culture. During the Q&A session, the audience actively asked questions, and the speaker provided detailed answers to all inquiries. The event was moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pua Shiau Chen from NEUC. It received enthusiastic feedback, with the audience actively participating in the Q&A session and eagerly engaging in discussions.
