Enjoy an evening talk on the art of Chinese porcelain

Learn about the ancient art of making the Chinese porcelain known as Yue ware on Monday, May 6, from 6:30-8 p.m. This special discussion of Chinese porcelain, art, and culture celebrates Asian-American Pacific Islander Month and introduces a special exhibition of Yue ware by acclaimed ceramicist Chen Pengfei. Dr. Michael Lu will discuss the past and present of Yue ware. Lu has been practicing law in the greater Washington, D.C.., area for almost 30 years and has a keen interest in classic and traditional arts and crafts, both Oriental and Western. Xiaoming Zhao and Mallory Starr of the U.S. Asian Cultural Academy will open the program. To sign up, go to our website, www.friendshipheightsmd.gov, click on Sign Up for Programs.

Click here for information about the making of Chinese porcelain by Chen Pengfei.