The pandemic has kept all of us inside and increased the popularity of games such as puzzles and chess. In this discussion, learn about another game which increased in popularity this past year, Mah Jong.
Mah Jong is a game played with 144 tiles, originally created in Qing Dynasty China. Now it is a game played around the world, with a rich history and community in the United States.
Panelist will explore the unique history of the Chinese game, Mah Jong, in the U.S. as an example of cultural exchange and how a game can form and engage identity and community. Is Mah Jong an example of people-to-people exchange, or something different? We will try to answer that question.
25 апр 2021
