Cultural experiences in Shanghai
ACT Discovery is preparing a selection of experiences in Shanghai centered around Chinese cultural heritage, traditional arts, tea, wellness and handcrafted creation.
Organised with artists, artisans and specialized partners, these experiences will gradually be offered for booking.
New experiences are coming soon to Shanghai.
Songjin brocade and traditional arts
Discover several traditional Chinese skills through creative workshops combining textiles, crafts and decorative arts.
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Creation of objects and accessories in Songjin brocade
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Creation of traditional scented plaques
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Dian Cui jewelry, cloisonné enamel and mother-of-pearl brooches
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Metallic leaf painting and traditional prints
Coming soon to Shanghai
Tea and Chinese aesthetics
Discover the art of Chinese tea through experiences blending traditions, tasting, ancestral gestures and aesthetics.
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Song Dynasty Whipped Tea Ceremony
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Creating sweet treats to accompany tea
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Tea gatherings and tea-themed dinners
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Tea tasting and discovery of the aesthetics of tea
Coming soon to Shanghai
Bamboo, textiles and folk arts
Explore Chinese folk crafts through bamboo, traditional textiles, and creations inspired by cultural heritage.
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Creation of bamboo objects: wind chimes, dragon boat decorations, straw hats and floral arrangements
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Creation of accessories in qipao, silk scarves decorated with marbling and hand-dyed fabrics
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A ride in a hanfu and a discovery of traditional aesthetics
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Creation of lanterns, bags inspired by the Peking Opera, and shadow puppet theater figurines
Coming soon to Shanghai
Traditional Chinese Wellness
Discover various traditional Chinese practices combining plants, wellness techniques, and ancestral methods.
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Creation of scented sachets with medicinal plants
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Discovering the traditional mugwort hammer
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Introduction to traditional pulse diagnosis
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Introduction to Ba Duan Jin, a traditional Chinese practice based on gentle movements and breathing
Coming soon to Shanghai
Artistic creation and decoration
Explore contemporary creativity inspired by Chinese know-how through workshops blending decoration, natural materials and handcrafted creations.
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Decorative paintings inspired by Monet's garden
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Decorative paintings with gilding, stones and traditional motifs
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Creations in mother-of-pearl and golden seashells
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Hanging mosaic lamps and candle holders
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Plaster vases decorated with preserved flowers
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Creating small plant ecosystems in bottles
Coming soon to Shanghai