Sinologists, Chinese lecturers and artists exchange ideas at a cultural talk on Peking Opera in Moscow, Nov 25, 2016. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Understanding China through cultural talks

Chinese Culture Talk is a series of lectures on Chinese philosophy, religion, literature, cuisine, medicine and other traditional-culture-related subjects. It's sponsored by the Bureau for External Cultural Relations of the Chinese Ministry of Culture.

Every year, the Culture Ministry selects three to four groups of outstanding scholars to give lectures in Chinese embassies, consulates, cultural centers or local agencies.