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Archaeologist from Beijing University to speak at HKU On Life of Women in Ancient China

25 Oct 2006

 

Our understanding of Chinese culture and women's life in ancient China may change as archaeological evidence becomes available.

Renowned archeologist Professor Qi Dongfang from Peking University's School of Archaeology & Museology will speak at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) tomorrow (26 Oct 2006) on "Life of Women in the Tang Dynasty as Revealed by Excavated Pottery Figurines". The lecture is part of the Chan Hon-yin Lecture Series 2006-2007 presented by HKU School of Chinese.

Media representatives are cordially invited to attend the lecture, the details are:

Date: October 26, 2006 (Thursday)
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Venue: M7, Main Building, HKU
Topic: Life of Women in the Tang Dynasty as Revealed by Excavated Pottery Figurines
Speaker: Professor Qi Dongfang (School of Archaeology & Museology, Peking University)
Medium: Mandarin

Professor Qi specializes in the studies of archaeology, history and art during the Han and Tang Dynasties. He has written extensively with over 100 papers and publications.

For enquiries please contact Ms. Cherry Cheung, Senior Press Officer HKU at 2859 2606.