SCHOLAR’S ROCK NO 72

Nicknamed “fake rocks” by the Chinese, Scholar’s Rocks are roughly cut semiprecious stones immersed in streams for up to 50 years, and are traditionally used as a means of contemplating the power of nature. The conceptual sculptor Zhan Wang explores the opposing strengths of tradition and modernity in his Scholar’s Rock sculpture series.
RHS Garden Wisley, Woking, Surrey (www.rhs.org.uk 0845 2609000), until Jun 25

CHINESE GARDEN

After the success of the 2005 Africa Garden, a Chinese landscape will be installed in the British Museum’s forecourt. With its plants selected by experts at Kew, the landscape will reflect traditional gardens, as well as natural habitats, in China.
The British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1 (www.britishmuseum.org 020-7323 8299), continuing

DIALOGUES OF WIND & BAMBOO

Along with the composer Kimho Ip, artists Susie Brown and Ziggy Campbell have made a bamboo soundscape to explore the creation of sounds through nature. Visitors are invited to listen to and interpret music in an original way, depending on the weather and their mood.
Royal Botanical Garden, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh (www.rbge.org.uk 0131-552 7171), May 14-Jun 29 2008

(UN)FAMILIAR TERRITORIES

Visitors to the Manchester Chinese Arts Centre can sample a walk around the city centre and an aural glimpse of Chinese city life. Using headphones and a map, this half-hour tour juxtaposes the sights of Manchester with sounds from Shanghai.
Manchester Chinese Arts Centre, Market Buildings, Thomas Street (www.chinese-arts-centre.org 0161-832 7271), May 24-Jun 22 2008

GAINSBOROUGH GOES ORIENTAL

Gainsborough locals and visitors can experience a variety of Chinese games and customs, including “mini Olympics”, a Mandarin Duck Race, Dragon Boat Race and traditional Dragon dance. For the more daring festival-goer, there will be a gladiator joust and bungee jump.
Gainsborough Riverside Festival (www.gainsboroughriversidefestival.com), Jun 7-8 2008

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