Ancient Civilisations and Han Characters- The Needs of Humanity 文明與文字-人之所需
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Ancient Civilisations and Han Characters- The Needs of Humanity 文明與文字-人之所需

Join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of ancient civilisations and the significance of Han Characters in meeting human needs!

Date and time

Location

Marie Reay Teaching Centre (Building 155)

155 University Avenue Canberra, ACT 2601 Australia

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Agenda

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Introduction

1:45 PM - 2:55 PM

First Seminar + Q&A Session

2:55 PM - 3:15 PM

Interval and Afternoon Tea Refreshments

3:15 PM - 4:25 PM

Second Seminar + Q&A Session

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Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • ages 16+
  • In person
  • Paid parking

About this event

Community • Language

Event Summary

人類活在世上有物質及精神的需要。當條件成熟時,很多文明就產生了。我們是如何得知文明的?當然是靠文字紀錄,例如埃及的象形文字,兩河流域的楔形文字。但這些文字目前已經不再使用了。
只有漢字從甲骨文時期(約公元前13至前11世紀),一直演化到現在的楷書,學過的人都還用著。學漢字不難,只是因為它和西方的文字構造元素不同、邏輯不同。因此歡迎來聽文明以及文字的故事。保證和你所想的不一樣。

Unravel the secrets of an ancient civilisation and decode its timeless scripts.
As human beings journey through this world, their own souls and bodies crave both earthly sustenance and spiritual nourishment. Civilisations emerge when the perfect conditions align. But how can we get a glimpse of these ancient civilisations? Through decoding the ancient texts. However, most of these scripts have since become obsolete.
Among ancient texts, Han characters, or "Han Zi," which originated from the Oracle Bone Script period (13th to 11th century BCE), is still being used. These timeless symbols have woven a continuous thread through history, cherished today by all who study their craft. Far from daunting, learning Han Zi and its unique structures and logic offers a fresh perspective, distinct from Western alphabets.
We would like to invite you to explore the rich story of this ancient civilisation and its writing systems of "Han Zi" with us, a journey more extraordinary than you ever imagined!

Venue Access- Marie Reay Teaching Centre

The event takes place in Marie Reay Teaching Centre, Room 4.02. Marie Reay is located in Building 155 at ANU, next to the Chiefley Library. During the weekend, a student card is required for access. If you’re an external attendee, you'll need to be escorted by one of our friendly ANU students or staff members. Please meet them at either of the two entrances shown below. They will also point you to the lift, which you will need to press Level 4, and the seminar room 4.02 will be on your left-hand side. You will be asked to check in before entering the seminar room.

Parking

There is underground parking available at Kingsley Street Car Park. Please access it through Barry Drive toward the end of Kingsley St. The parking lot will be underground. For Sunday parking, it is free up to 3 hours. After that, it is $3.10 for 3 - 6 hours.
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Nov 16 · 1:00 PM GMT+11