Artist:
Barbara Chung Ho

PROGRAM DETAIL

Barbara Chung Ho offers the Folk Arts of China and Asia, a customized demonstration and/or workshop on the folk art of Chinese knotting and Chinese papercutting.

Chung Ho presents a short history, a demonstration of the art, and then invites audience participation. Depending on the audience size and age group, most everyone can have an opportunity to create a simple project. Hands-on activities are designed to be age appropriate.

BIOGRAPHY

• Barbara Chung Ho was born in Honolulu to a family rich in Chinese tradition and learned Chinese as a second language. She studied the art of papercutting and knotting in Taiwan. She has presented  both folk art forms to children from kindergarten through high school, adult education and senior groups. Since 1986, Chung Ho has taught at various locations including the Hawaii State Public Libraries, Senior Programs, Community Adult Education, the Lyon Arboretum, and the TEMARI Center for Asian and Pacific Arts. She has appeared in a television special produced by ‘Olelo and was a special guest on Hawaii Public Radio.
• Since 1991, Chung Ho has  provided cultural education to Chinese Chamber of Commerce Narcissus Pageant contestants.

PERFORMANCE NEEDS

An hour and a half time slot is required for the program. Maximum of 20 participants. For audience participation, supplies are required or can be provided at a nominal fee.

For booking inquiries, email us at community.programs@hawaii.edu