In conjunction with the unveiling ceremony of the "Chinese Humanistic Stele Forest", the only female monument in the past dynasties - Wu Zetian's "Prince Immortal Stele", the management committee will host a series of activities to showcase the talents of women and enrich the activities of the local calligraphy and art circles, with the hope that the Stele Forest will become a cultural attraction. The activities are listed below:

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(1) Wu Zetian "The Monument of the Immortal Prince" unveiling ceremony

Date: June 23, 2013 Time: 9.30am Location: Malaysia Chinese Humanistic Stele Forest

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(2) The interest of women in calligraphy - a special exhibition of works by local female calligraphers

In today's era that emphasizes gender equality, contemporary calligraphy without female calligraphy is incomplete. Art is about writing from the heart. I hope that by exhibiting the works of local female calligraphers, we can appreciate how women's gentleness, tolerance and carefulness extend to the creation of calligraphy. In inheriting culture, beautifying life, conveying emotions and showing the truth, goodness and beauty in the world.

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Opening date: June 23, 2013 Time: 10.30am

Exhibition date: June 23-August 31, 2013 (about 2 months) Location: Taoyuan Ancient Town Painting and Calligraphy Museum

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(3) Lecture on "Wu Zetian and Her Calligraphy"

Wu Zetian was the empress of China. As a politician and calligrapher, she also vigorously promoted Buddhism. Experts and scholars are invited to introduce this woman in a simple and in-depth way. How can she stand out in the male-dominated society? Her positive and negative impact on political performance, what is her evaluation in history? Is it possible to see her in a fair light? What about her contribution to calligraphy?

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Guest speaker: Dr. Lee Chi Hian (Associate Professor, School of Literature and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore)

Lecture topic: Looking at the prosperous period of Wu Zhou from the "Stele of Prince Shengxian" - also discussing the controversy over the evaluation of Wu Zetian in history."

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Guest speaker: Mr. Chen Jiancheng (calligrapher)

Lecture topic: The Queen’s calligraphy

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Moderator: Dr. Zhong Yu (Director, Institute of Southeast Asian Culture and Art, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, China)

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Date: June 23, 2013 Time: 11.30am Location: Juxian Tower

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We sincerely invite everyone to take the time to attend!

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For more details, please contact the secretariat: Mandy Gan (03-79818899 Ext 884), Queennie Choong (03-79820255) or Ms. Ivey Chan (03-79818899 Ext 331).