白先勇 talked about his book 《父親與民國》(Father and the Republic) at Kane Hall. The book (as well as the lecture) follows general 白崇禧's military life, with many historical photos. The lecture hall #120 was full, and the next room was used as an overflow to project the lecture (albeit without sound). I was 1.5 hours late, but 白 went on for 3+ hours. If not for the closure of rooms, he would continue chatting. At the Q&A session, some audience members asked about 崑曲 and his political views. He shows optimism in both the relationship between the mainland China and Taiwan, and the prosperity of traditional art. At age 76, he was enthusiastic and indefatigable.
Monday, October 07, 2013
2013.10.6. 白先勇's lecture at UW
Sunday, sunny and warm. 
白先勇 talked about his book 《父親與民國》(Father and the Republic) at Kane Hall. The book (as well as the lecture) follows general 白崇禧's military life, with many historical photos. The lecture hall #120 was full, and the next room was used as an overflow to project the lecture (albeit without sound). I was 1.5 hours late, but 白 went on for 3+ hours. If not for the closure of rooms, he would continue chatting. At the Q&A session, some audience members asked about 崑曲 and his political views. He shows optimism in both the relationship between the mainland China and Taiwan, and the prosperity of traditional art. At age 76, he was enthusiastic and indefatigable.
白先勇 talked about his book 《父親與民國》(Father and the Republic) at Kane Hall. The book (as well as the lecture) follows general 白崇禧's military life, with many historical photos. The lecture hall #120 was full, and the next room was used as an overflow to project the lecture (albeit without sound). I was 1.5 hours late, but 白 went on for 3+ hours. If not for the closure of rooms, he would continue chatting. At the Q&A session, some audience members asked about 崑曲 and his political views. He shows optimism in both the relationship between the mainland China and Taiwan, and the prosperity of traditional art. At age 76, he was enthusiastic and indefatigable.
