This morning we prepared for our field work in Miao Feng tomorrow. The main activity of the day were the presentations by Doug and John at Beijing Normal University. Doug gave an overview of ChinaVine emphasizing recent efforts to build and diversify dissemination of material and build participation through social networking platforms in the US and China. He also did an analysis of interpretive approaches used by scholars associated with ChinaVine. John talked about the ecology of sound artists living in Beijing. Yang Nan excellently interpreted our talks. In addition to Beijing Normal faculty/students and UO field school students the lecture was attended by Dr. Ye Tao Secretary-General of the China Folklore Society.

John presenting, Nan interpreting, and Yang Lihui listening

Following the talk John and Doug were hosted for dinner by Yang Lihui. Among the items served was squirrel fish.

Those having dinner included (going clockwise) An Deming, John, Willie Smyth, Yang Lihui, Ye Tao, Doug, and Liu Xiaolu. Mr. Liu is the Director of the Chinese Folk Literature and Art Association Department of International Liaison Institute of Folk Literature and Art. He talked with Doug and John about future collaborations.