Six Arts Programs
“The Six Arts” (rites（禮）, music（樂）, archery（射）, charioteering（御）, calligraphy（書）, and arithmetic（數）, which was what Confucius taught and advocated then, with the aim of expanding excellent Chinese traditional culture . CCC has not only applied these six arts to our daily life but to our cultural trainings.
1. Rites（禮） – “The Art of Etiquette and Harmony”
Participants will experience a Chinese tea ceremony while learning the meaning of 礼 (li) — respect, humility, and harmony in social interactions. The session will include traditional greetings, bowing rituals, and discussions on how ancient principles of propriety can be applied in daily life today.
2. Music（樂） – “Harmony in Sound and Spirit”
Activity: Guqin and Guzheng Performance & Hands-On Workshop
Attendees will enjoy live performances on traditional Chinese instruments such as the guqin or guzheng, followed by a guided activity where they can try basic plucking techniques. The workshop highlights how music was used to cultivate inner peace and moral balance.
3. Archery（射） – “Strength, Focus, and Virtue”
Activity: Kung Fu & Archery-Inspired Movement Workshop
Building on the Confucian value of 射 — mastery of both body and mind — this session introduces participants to traditional Chinese martial arts (Kung Fu) emphasizing balance, focus, and discipline. Participants will learn basic stances, breathing control, and mindful movement, reflecting the spirit of ceremonial archery where self-cultivation was more important than the target itself.
4. Charioteering（御） – “Control and Leadership”
Activity: Chinese Chess and Mahjong Strategy Workshop
Adapting the concept of 御 — mastery, coordination, and wise command — this activity uses Chinese Chess (象棋) and Mahjong (麻將) to cultivate strategic thinking and composure. Participants will learn game fundamentals and explore how these traditional pastimes reflect leadership, patience, and decision-making — skills essential for guiding oneself and others with clarity and balance.
5. Calligraphy（書） – “The Art of Expression and Cultivation”
Activity: Brush Calligraphy Workshop
In this hands-on session, participants learn to write basic Chinese characters using brush and ink, understanding the rhythm, structure, and meditative quality of calligraphy. The workshop emphasizes how practicing 書 cultivates patience, focus, and aesthetic appreciation.
6. Arithmetic（數） – “The Logic of Order and Balance”
Activity: Chinese Abacus and Puzzle Exploration
This interactive session introduces participants to the traditional Chinese abacus (算盘) and logic-based puzzles such as tangrams. Through hands-on practice, participants will discover how ancient arithmetic cultivated logical thinking, precision, and a sense of balance — blending numerical skill with cultural wisdom.
