Welcome to the Jianghu: An Introduction to Chinese Fantasy Drama
Thu 1:00 PM - Thu 3:00 PM: 61 tickets, $0 each (Official Listing)

Cultural context can help you more fully enjoy Chinese media! We’ll cover the history of the wuxia & xianxia genres, Confucianism, censorship, fantasy tropes, Daoism, forms of address, recs, & more.

Details

Timing:
Thu 1:00 PM - Thu 3:00 PM
Location:
Marriott / Tennessee
Long Description:
More than half the world’s TV dramas are produced in China, with some titles achieving international mainstream popularity. Don’t miss out on this global phenomenon! This overview of the wuxia and xianxia genres will give you the necessary background and cultural context to enjoy these hit films and TV shows to the fullest. We’ll cover topics from Confucianism to censorship, from fantasy tropes to forms of address–and throw in some of our recommendations as well!
GM Names:
Alena Van Arendonk, Laura VanArendonk Baugh vanarendonk@gmail.com
Event Type:
Game System:
N/A
Rules Edition:
N/A
# Players:
1 - 100 players
Age Required:
Everyone (6+)
Experience Required:
None (You've never played before - rules will be taught)
Materials Provided?:
No
Tournament?:
No

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