Mah Jongg - Traditional Chinese way to play
Tutor: Xuzhuang LiCourse Code: 3219-17
Summary
Mah Jongg has been known as the Chinese national game for centuries. The beauty of tiles, the variety of rules, the eastern tradition and culture in the playing makes the game 'logical, competitive and addictive'. Contrary to common belief, it is easy to learn how to play this fascinating game, but as in many other games, the more one learns, the more one realises how much one needs to learn, The course will be taught in an enjoyable and relaxing way. All - comers welcome.
Description
The course will cover the basic start from making the wall, deciding the banker, the function of live and dead walls, sets, the principle situations to go Mah Jongg, beginner’s hand and intermediate and advanced hands to go Mah Jongg, the scoring system, the penalties of the game. The game rules of this course are commonly accepted in China and apply to the rules used in International Mah Jongg Competition.
Please bring with you
Please bring your Mah Jongg set if you have one, although the tutor will have enough for all.
Level
Suitable for all levels
Course Location
Missenden Abbey
Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire HP16 0BD
Tutor
Xuzhuang Li
Dr Xuzhuang Li is a retired lecturer from Exeter University, teaching Mandarin Chinese language and translation theory and practice. Teaching Chinese Mah Jongg, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese chess is his spare-time hobby. He is a scholar with a good range of knowledge and an experienced tutor in adult education as well.
Thursday to Friday
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Timetable
| Thursday | |
| 9am | Coffee on arrival |
| 9.15am | Welcome and tutor introductions |
| 9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Teaching session |
| 6.45 for 7pm | Dinner for residents |
| Friday | |
| 7-9.15am | Breakfast for residents |
| 9.30am-1pm | Teaching session |
| 1-2pm | Lunch for all |
| 2-5pm | Last teaching session |
"Can you run it again please." (March 2019)
"Course content and tutor were excellent." (March 2019)
"Keep up Chinese calligraphy and painting!" (March 2019)