I was at BISC most of the day on Friday 12 February 2010, when our colleagues from the University’s Chinese Chess and Calligraphy Society arrived to prepare for the evening. At about 4 pm a really savoury aroma came from the kitchen with the cooking of spring rolls, and I was invited to try one, yummy yums. I could not wait until the evening proceeding had begun so I could have another one, two or ten!
At 7pm BISC was transformed into a Chinese world of fun, laughter, music, food, Chinese chess, calligraphy and paper cutting. The Chinese chess looked very complicated but I noticed that some erstwhile members of the Christian Society had been practicing in the BISC lounge on Friday afternoon. Their practice paid off and they were well into the game by the early evening.
The Chinese calligraphy too was very skilled and entertaining, and certainly artistic. Dr Chill’s wife was there too learning some of the skills. Actually Mrs Chill is a well-practiced calligrapher and she has displayed her talent in this field at numerous local exhibitions.
I did like the making of Chinese decorations; I think there were fish, lanterns and quite a few other shapes and forms. Mine turned out like bits of red paper hanging from a string. I noticed that Ann’s fish were very well done except for the last one. This looked something like mine!
Then there were the nibbles including those wonderful spring rolls, prawn crackers and other savouries.
All in all everyone had a jolly evening, and may have learnt something from Chinese culture. We must all say a BIG BIG THANK YOU to the Chinese Chess and Calligraphy Society at Bristol University. When the proceedings finished at about 10 pm and the clearing up had been done, Dr and Mrs Chill went for a Chinese takeaway and I had another spring roll!
Until next time then, this is Dr Chill signing off. Keep rocking and rolling, and don’t forget to hand in your assignments on time.
