FREE WORKSHOP: A Taste of Chinese Tradition @ Columbia

Want to learn how to relax, refresh, and regulate your well-being even during midterms or your 9-to-5? Do you enjoy traditional clothing, art, food, and meditation?

Traditions in Motion invites participants to experience the living beauty and wisdom of Chinese heritage.

The event features an introduction to traditional ethnic attire, a hands-on dumpling workshop, and a variety of Asian treats—including mooncakes, cakes, breads, pastries, and drinks.

Participants can also enjoy:

• origami lotus folding
• Chinese calligraphy
• reading sessions
• group meditation
• stories about personal cultivation

Discover the gentle exercises of , guided by the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, and feel the harmony between body, mind, and spirit.

Drop by with a friend at any point to meet new people, release stress, learn more about wellness, and enjoy a range of cultural experiences.

🥟🥤 Free Food & Drinks

🕒 Date & Time: TBD — Exact time and location will be announced and updated soon
If you’re interested, you can still reserve a free ticket right now.
For questions or more information, please contact: Chris (+1) 347-618-8790

Info: Participants enjoy free drinks, relax, and interact with wellness prompts. Welcome remarks and introduction of the hosting organization, Falun Dafa Club at Columbia University.

Info: Real stories. Safe circle. No podiums. Columbia students and others will share their personal experiences in cultivation and answer questions about regulating stress and life.

Info: Gentle moving meditation with live demo + guidance. Stand where you are and follow along—no experience, special clothes, or equipment needed.

Info: What exactly is traditional Chinese culture and how can its values benefit us today? Discover beauty through art, music, and dance—plus a quick introduction to Shen Yun Performing Arts.

Info: Dive into a hands-on culture lab with four simultaneous stations: Dumpling Making (then taste!), Traditional Couture show & try-on, Origami Lotus, Calligraphy Demo.

Info: Experience a gentle Falun Dafa meditation session followed by a relaxed group reading of selected passages.

Info: Wrap up with a lighthearted closing social: calligraphy name-signing, photo stations, and friendly mingling. We’ll announce fun prizes (including the Lucky Dumpling Award) and hand out souvenirs.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive, New York, United States

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