Over 100 objects tell the story of China's culture and influence in the world, focusing on five themes: Play and Performance, Technology, Belief and Festivals, Food and Drink, and Language and Writing. An activity area allows visitors to creatively explore each of these themes.

To complement the exhibition there is a special film which looks at the lives of the Chinese communities living in Coventry today.

EXHIBITION EXTRAS

Big China Weekend | Sat 2 & Sun 3 May, 11.00 am - 3.30 pm

Chinese Film Festival | Thu 14 May - Thu 16 July, 7.00 pm start

A Journey to the East | Tue 26 - Fri 29 May, 10.30 am - 1.00 pm & 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm

Curator's Talk | Fri 5 June, 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm

Live China | Sat 13 June, 12.00 pm - 3.30 pm

Peking Opera Revealed | Sat 11 July, 12.00 pm - 3.30 pm

The British Museum, A Partnership UK project, DCMS/DCFS National/Regional Museum Partnerships Education Programme 2008-09, BP, China Now.