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Acknowledgements

DCNYF Committee would like to express its sincere thanks to all the institutions, organisations, groups and individuals who have been an enormous help in bringing this festival into being. While we cannot mention all here in name, a full acknowledgement list is on our official website www.cny.ie

We wish to express special thanks to our main sponsors: Dublin City Council, Etihad Airways, Kildare Village, Asia Market, Treasury China Trust, Chester Beatty Library, Custom Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, Western Union, Temple Bar Cultural Trust and DCU.
 
A special word of thanks must go to the following individuals and institutions for their support, patronage and dedication: The Lord Mayor of Dublin Andrew Montague, His Excellency Luo Linquan, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China in Ireland and his o cials, His Excellency Declan Kelleher, Ambassador of Ireland to the People’s Republic of China, Dublin City Council especially Dublin City Libraries, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Arts O ce, Events Unit, Press O ce, Architects Department, Community and Enterprise Section and the O ce for Integration, O ce of the Promotion for Migrant Integration, Lord Rosse Birr Castle Demesne, Tipperary Crystal, IFI, Cineworld, Screen Cinema, Access Cinema Ireland, Triskel Arts Centre Cork, Belltable Arts Centre Limerick, St. Michael’s Theatre New Ross, Ireland Chinese Information and Cultural Centre, Sun Emerald News, Trinity College Dublin Science Gallery, Dublin City University and the School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies (SALIS), Gallery of Photography Temple Bar, DARC Space, Dublin City of Science 2012, Arts Council of Ireland, Irish Exporters
Association, Ireland Chinese Business Association, Chinese Chiu Chung Lung Ying Academy, Down to Earth Events, Norah Casey and Harmonia Publications, David Wray, Morgan Crowley, Betty Yao, Councillor Brian Collins, Cathaoirleach Kells Town Council, Dublin Business School, Dr. Jerusha McCormack and Prof. John Blair, Prof. Alan Fletcher, Prof. Da-wen Sun, Sheppard’s Irish Auction House, Ali Grehan, Pauline Byrne, Brian Harvey, Varvara Shavrova, Tania Kiang, Dublin Zoo, The Ark and Orla Gilbourne of Limelight Design. 
 
The information is subject to change. Please check the website www.cny.ie and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter for updates and information.

access>CINEMA is the resource organisation for regional cultural cinema exhibition in Ireland. Our core activity is booking and despatching films, on both 35mm and DVD on behalf of our member groups.

 

The key to the success of your China business is getting it right the first time.

Accurate's approach to Hitting the Mark in China Business™ stresses fresh ideas, trust and a personal touch which is warm and friendly, yet clear and determined when handling your business in China.

Asia Market is one of the largest importer, retailer, wholesaler and distributor of asian food products in Ireland. We supply to the majority of asian restaurants, shops and take-aways in Ireland.

Restaurants, caterers and shops can take advantage of our delivery service where products are delivered throughout the Republic of Ireland using our dedicated fleet of vehicles.

For more than 25 years, Asia Market has always adhered to the "customer first" policy sending our purchasing team to their places of origin to conduct investigations and to hire professionals to conduct assessments, to ensure that the most delicious and best quality products are provided to our customers.

Our stores stock more than 3,000 different kinds of commodities, mainly from Asia, including South Korea, Japan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, to meet the different tastes of our customers.

Cead mile Failte (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!)

We would like to thank you for choosing Carroll's Gifts and Souevnirs for your online purchase. 
 
Carroll's Gifts and Souvenirs are a fully Irish owned company established in 1982 and are one of the leading retailers of quality Irish sport and fashion clothing, souvenirs and gift product. We stock many leading Irish brands such as FAI, Guinness, and Inis fragrances. We carry 1000's of gift and souvenier products across a wide range of categories. In 2012 we celebrate 30 years in business and the reason we have survived all this time is by giving the highest standards of customer service, with an extensive range of top quality product at the keenest prices. 
 
Our dedicated on-line team has been providing this Carroll's Gifts and Souvenirs unique shopping experience since 2003. 
 
All orders are delivered within days and are fully traceable from the time they leave our Store in Dublin's main shopping street, O'Connell Street, until they reach the recipient address anywhere in the world. We are experts in local as well as international delivery and deliver to 265 countries around the world.

Described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty Library, Dublin is an art museum and library which houses the great collection of manuscripts, miniature paintings, prints, drawings, rare books and some decorative arts assembled by Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968). Its rich collections from countries across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe opens a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world. Chester Beatty Library was named Irish Museum of the year in 2000 and was awarded the title European Museum of the Year in 2002.

Egyptian papyrus texts, beautifully illuminated copies of the Qur'an, the Bible, European medieval and renaissance manuscripts are among the highlights of the collection. In its diversity, the collection captures much of the richness of human creative expression from about 2700 BC to the present day.

The Cineworld Group is one of the leading cinema groups in Ireland and the UK in terms of the number of sites, screens and admissions. It has a portfolio of 78 cinemas and 790 screens operating under the Cineworld brand which stretches as far north and south as Aberdeen and Jersey and as far east and west as Ipswich and Dublin.

Custom Ireland Interntional, an associate company of Custom Ireland, offer a specialised niche destination manegement service focused specifically on the New and Emerging Market sector. 

 
We excel in both corporate and leisure travel markets, specialising in deluxe group travel, business and special interest tourism and the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions industry (M.I.C.E).
 
We also assist companies, delegations, associations and special interest groups in bringing people together in a forum to facilitate. long term relationships, build  synergies and  to  win new business. Sectors include: Healthcare, Marine, Energy, Technology ,Pharmaceutical.  Equestrian, Financial Services, Property,Food Science, Agriculture, Tourism and  Education.
 
Our vision, values, innovation and imagination coupled with our passion for Ireland, our experience and dedication to excellence result in unrivalled professionalism.
 
Whether it is a niche luxury break for a small group, a private tour, a special or sporting event, a meeting for 20 or a conference for 3,000 delegates, our meticulous planning and smooth and seamless operations from concept through to completion assure an unforgettable experience.
 

The Dublin Architecture Space or darc space was established in autumn 2009. It opened on Friday October 9th 2009 with the launch of its first exhibition ‘Becoming’. The launch was part of the Irish Architecture Foundation’s ‘Open House Weekend’ and the exhibition and the new gallery were part of that weekend’s celebration of architecture in the city. The new gallery is intended to fill a void, there is currently no dedicated architecture gallery in Ireland. The aims of the gallery are: • To promote an innovative and energy-efficient architecture, • To advocate new possibilities for the building industry and • To intensify the debate about the future of the built environment in Ireland.

The subject matter ranges from architecture to urban design through to landscape. The connecting themes of environment and sustainability will be a common thread through these varied disciplines.

Located in Dublin's city centre, Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, originally called The Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, houses one of Ireland's foremost collections of modern and contemporary art. The original collection, donated by the Gallery's founder Sir Hugh Lane in 1908, has now grown to include over 2000 artworks, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to works by leading national and international contemporary artists. The Gallery presents dynamic schedules of temporary exhibitions, seminars and public lectures, publications and educational projects.

Dublin City Council is promoting mainstream Sport and Recreation amongst all the citizens of Dublin, by providing a range of activities aimed at getting people more physically active. These programmes are for all the citizens of Dublin City, with a special focus on new immigrant communities, children under ten, older people, people with disabilities, women and girls. There are currently four Sport and Recreation Officers.

Dublin City University is a young university, situated on an 85 acre campus three miles north of the River Liffey in the city centre and just a 15-minute drive from Dublin airport. With the city just a 10-minute bus drive away, students of DCU have the best of both worlds; the social and cultural benefits of city life, but with the security and vibrancy of a university campus built very much for today.

Dublin City University was initially set up to fulfil the national requirement for a highly-trained workforce with skills in the areas of business, science and electronics, computer technology, communications and languages and as an agent for change in its local community. The first students came through the door in 1980 and the university is now recognised nationally and internationally as a centre of academic excellence.

Dublin Business School (DBS) specialises in the provision of career focused business and law education as well as the delivery of contemporary programmes in the areas of arts, media, social science, humanities and psychology. This is an exciting time for you as you lay the foundations for the rest of your life. At DBS we will do all that we can to help you to make the right choices for your future and a programme of study at DBS will give you the best possible start in your career. We have developed our courses in collaboration with industry and professional bodies, so that when you graduate, in addition to your academic qualifications, you will have the skills and knowledge to begin a successful career. Our ethos is to provide programmes which are highly focused and relevant to domestic and international students which employ innovative approaches to teaching and learning.

Dublin City Council is the democratically elected body that governs Dublin City. We are the largest Local Authority in Ireland.

All services in Dublin City Council Libraries are provided free of charge in support of opportunities for Life Long learning, Literature and Reading, Information and Enterprise together with Heritage and Cultural services and programmes.

The mission is to inform, enrich, empower, include and extend individual life chances, and to build individual and community capacity through the provision of equal and accessible services, information, ideas, resources and programmes which bring to local communities the benefits of global thought, life-long learning experience and diversity of heritage and culture.

ESOF 2012 (Euroscience Open Forum), from 11-15 July, 2012.

To celebrate this prestigious, international event in Dublin, the City of Science 2012, a programme of science-related events and activities, will run throughout the year across the island of Ireland.

Dublin Zoo opened its doors on September 1, 1830. Founded as a private society by anatomists and physicists and supported by wealthy subscribers. In 1840, featuring 46 mammals and 72 birds donated by London Zoo, the radical decision was to throw its gates open to the public for a penny on Sundays. This gesture, remarkable for that time, established the affectionate relationship that still exists between Dubliners and the ‘ah-Zoo’ in the Phoenix Park. Now, utterly transformed, Dublin Zoo’s 28 hectares is attracting almost 1 million visitors a year. Officially Ireland’s biggest family attraction, not only offers a great day out for all, but also a journey of learning and discovery about the world’s precious wildlife. Animals at Dublin Zoo live enriched lives in natural social groups, they are fit and healthy, able to breed and raise their own young. They can be observed in naturalistic spaces with vegetation, substrate and water features that reflects their native habitat. Dublin Zoo is managed by caring zoo professionals who devote their lives to the welfare and care of animals and to understanding their needs. They are knowledgeable about the natural habitat of the animals, diet, genetics, animal health and social grouping. Modern Zoos, like Dublin, adhere to strict codes of practice in animal welfare laid down by European and Global Associations. Through such organisations, partnerships among Zoo’s and other kindred institutions, agencies and individuals are encouraged. This in turn leads to opportunities for co-operative research in conservation, biological and veterinary sciences. By supporting specific research staff, collaborative partnerships with universities and regular publications, symposia and workshops they constantly develop knowledge, understanding and expertise. Dublin Zoo financially supports a variety of conservation projects of which great apes, tigers, rhinos, golden lion tamarins, African wild dogs, eagles and amphibians have been recipients. Dublin Zoo is a registered charity and works in partnership with zoos worldwide to make a significant contribution to the conservation of bio-diversity on earth.  Charity number CHY 2964

With Etihad, everyone who flies with us is welcomed as our guest.  

This simple credo illuminates everything we do, from big things like making sure that our fleet is one of the most advanced in the sky, to small touches like letting you choose the films you watch. 

We’re proud to be the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates. At the crossroads between Europe and Asia, our home reflects our commitment to bringing the world closer together - as does our highly cosmopolitan staff. 

 Discover how we put the pleasure back into flying. 

Since its inception in 1978 the Gallery of Photography has become Ireland's premier venue for photography. It has staged exhibitions with many of the major names in contemporary photography. The Gallery moved to its new location, a purpose built space with fully fitted darkrooms and digital imaging facilities in Meeting House Square in 1995.

The Gallery, which is non-profit making, is funded by the Arts Council and Dublin Corporation. However the cost of maintaining standards continues to rise. The Gallery relies on sponsorship and support from members to help fund its activities.

Over the next decade China's huge economic potential is likely to present more business, educational, and cultural opportunities for Ireland than any other country. Ireland China Business Network (ICBN), with over 900 active members, is the largest network dedicated to bringing Irish and Chinese entrepreneurs from all backgrounds -- whether small, medium, or corporate sized businesses-- quality connections, accurate information and knowledge about how to use and leverage business networking to meet their business objectives in China. Definitions: For the purposes of ICBN 'Ireland / Irish' refers to the island of Ireland, while 'China / Chinese' refers to mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Rules: 1). 'Requests to Join' from a person with less than 10 connections will not be approved 2). Membership is confined to those with an active interest in China (incl Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan) -Ireland (Northern and the Republic of) business 3). Discussions, which are actively encouraged, should remain on-topic 4). Discussions opinions and comments are purely personal, and do not reflect the opinions of ICBN or individual companies or organisations 5). No “business opportunity" spam, such as "I found a great web site called www.getrichinchina.com - go check it out." 6). No webinars posts 7). No "I want to expand my network" posts 8). Self-promotion advertisements or posts such as “this is our company and this is what we do" should only be posted in the Promotions Section of ICBN 9). Recruitment or job seeking advertisements should only be posted in the Jobs Section of ICBN 10). No requests to join other groups 11). Members are encouraged to report unsolicited commercial solicitations 12). Members are encouraged to report abuse of the contact database, such as solicitations 13). ICBN reserves the right to decline any request for membership and terminate a membership without notice.

Strategically located at the heart of Shanghai’s central business district, the Irish Centre is the latest Corporate Social Responsibility initiative from Treasury China Trust (TCT), joining its existing philanthropic endeavours through the TCT Foundation for the Children of China (TCT Foundation) and its commitment to sustainable development as recognized by its achievement as Asia’s first real estate company to secure a Carbon Neutral rating. The Irish Centre proactively embraces the concept of cultural integration to provide a range of high quality services to the Irish and local communities in Shanghai.

Occupying an area of 600 square metres at TCT’s signature Central Plaza in Shanghai, China, the Irish Centre is independently sponsored and operated by TCT and has been built to a very high standard and features a multi-function environment including an Exhibition Gallery, Library and Auditorium in addition to Conference and Meeting Room facilities which cater for a wide range of business and social events. As part of TCT’s CSR program and operating on a “not for profit” basis, the Irish Centre will invest 100% of its surplus income into the funding of various charitable mandates undertaken by the TCT Foundation for the Children of China.

To facilitate the promotion of cultural and educational ties between Ireland and China to create greater awareness, minimize areas of misunderstanding and enhance the opportunity for genuine business exchange.

Irish Exporters Association the "Voice of Export Industry” in Ireland. The IEA represents the whole spectrum of companies within the export industry.

Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) is the national development agency for the Irish film industry investing in talent, creativity and enterprise. The agency supports and promotes the Irish film industry and the use of Ireland as a location for international production.

The IFB was reconstituted in April 1993 under the Film Board Act 1980, and was amended in 1993, 1997, 2000 and 2006. The annual budget for the IFB is voted annually by Dáil Éireann and has a capital budget of €16 million 2011. Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board is under the aegis of Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht.

The Irish Film Institute is Ireland’s national cultural institution for film. It provides audiences throughout Ireland with access to the finest independent, Irish and international cinema; it preserves and promotes Ireland’s moving image heritage through the IFI Irish Film Archive, and provides opportunities for audiences of all ages and backgrounds to learn and critically engage with film.

Kildare Village is one of the Collection of nine Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages, operated by Value Retail. Founded in 1992, Value Retail has established itself as the only company dedicated to creating and operating luxury outlet shopping villages. Home to some 900 outlet boutiques of the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brands, the Collection offers an unrivalled luxury outlet shopping experience for discerning shoppers in Europe. The nine Villages, located close to some of Europe’s favourite cities, are now destinations in their own right, for domestic and international tourists.

"It may have 'science' in the title, but each exhibition at the gallery proves it to be the most creative, innovative and artistic venue in Ireland." - Shane Hegarty, Irish Times, April 2011

Science Gallery is a world first. A new type of venue where today's white-hot scientific issues are thrashed out and you can have your say. A place where ideas meet and opinions collide.
 
Our exhibitions change on a regular basis, and we have loads of new events every week. Visit our events listings to find out what's coming up over the coming weeks. Opening hours change with each exhibition, so go to make sure to check the website to find out the current hours. We're always closed on Mondays.
 
Throughout each exhibition, we've got events, talks, debates and workshops, giving you a chance to get involved. Exhibitions are free and so are some events. Subscribe to our mailing list to be among the first to find out what is coming up in the gallery. 

As one of Ireland's leading auction houses, Sheppard's are specialists in period pieces of high quality furniture, especially Irish. Sheppard's Irish Auction House equally enjoys a reputation for artworks ranging from early eighteenth-century portraits to contemporary paintings. Clients include leading Irish, British and American collectors, and national institutions such as the National Library of Ireland and the National Museum of Ireland.

The Sun Emerald Chinese newspaper is a weekly newspaper with a circulation of around 20,000-24,000 copies and a readership of up to 80,000. Our papers are available in more than 10 cities across the Ireland and Northern Ireland, covering all of the major Chinese communities.

Temple Bar Cultural Trust - Bringing Culture Closer

Our mission is all about supporting culture in Temple Bar.  Our work happens here in Temple Bar but it has impact in other places in Dublin and Ireland and further afield.  Our motivation is to provide excellent and exciting cultural services in Dublin for public and civic benefit.

We are in the business of bringing culture closer to people. Through our work we make sure that Temple Bar plays its part in making Dublin a better place to grow up in, to live in, to work in and to visit.

The Arts Council of Ireland is the Irish government agency for developing the arts. We work in partnership with artists, arts organisations, public policy makers and others to build a central place for the arts in Irish life.

Situated in North Dublin, The Helix is one of Ireland’s most impressive arts venues. Aside from the breathtaking vista of the building inside and out, the venue prides itself on the range of performing arts it stages, holding world-class performances, serving the people and audiences of North Dublin and beyond with a mixture of high quality music, drama and entertainment.

Tipperary Crystal is an Irish design legend, and has become synonymous with high-end designs and excellent quality, creating modern and classical collections in Irish crystal and many other products. The company was founded in the 1980s by master craftsmen Joe Foley and John Meagher when they established a team of craft workers and designers, uncompromising in their commitment to superb design and high quality product. Tipperary Crystal is committed to promoting Irish design and collaborates with Ireland’s most talented and well known designers. Each season new products and ranges reflect their individual styles and  contemporary design trends. Our designers’ work includes crystal and glassware, ceramics, textiles, scented candles. Tipperary Crystal is widely acclaimed for its chandeliers with over 50 different styles in the current collection. Chandeliers may be customized to a customer’s specific requirements. Our specialised corporate division can make one-off crystal pieces for any event, and our in-house designers are available to discuss specific needs and requirements.

 

Treasury China Trust ("TCT") is a Singapore-based business trust focusing on commercial real estate in China with the principal objective of delivering total return to Unitholders through - Owning, investing in and proactively managing for optimum Unitholder return, income-producing real estate used primarily for commercial purposes located in the Greater China region;  Acquiring, owning, repositioning and developing land, under-performing assets or incomplete developments to be used as commercial real estate located in the Greater China region; and Providing proactive management solutions to deliver maximum value that results in either the holding of the properties upon completion or the disposal of the properties on a strategic basis to deliver strong distributable income growth.

Benefiting from Treasury Holding’s synergistic combination of sophisticated Western management practices and the intimate local market knowledge and extensive network developed through its presence in China since 2005, TCT has successfully assembled a high-quality portfolio of income-producing commercial real estate and development opportunities located in China’s financial and political centers of Shanghai and Beijing.

Triskel Arts Centre was founded in 1978, and moved to its current home in Tobin Street in 1986. Triskel celebrated its Thirtieth Anniversary in 2008. As Cork’s principal Arts Centre our mission has always been to commission, present, and promote the contemporary arts in Cork, and to ensure the arts are made available to as wide a public as possible. 

Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation dedicated to achieving extraordinary improvements in human and animal health.

We support the brightest minds in biomedical research and the medical humanities. Our breadth of support includes public engagement, education and the application of research to improve health. Find out more about our vision and what we do.

We are independent of both political and commercial interests.

Western Union offers one of the easiest ways for families and friends to send money and stay connected almost anywhere in the world. It all comes down to the relationships we've established over many years. We take pride in being close to our consumers. Together with our Agents, we speak our consumers' languages and live in our consumers' neighborhoods. And we share our consumers' cultures. We are a significant part of each other's lives.

We are The Lung Ying Academy. We practice and teach the traditional Shaolin arts of Lung Ying Kung Fu and Tai Chi, as well as Lion-Dances and Dragon-Dances. We have been in operation in Ireland since 1980, although these teachings are over 2000 years old. We are actively involved with many charitable organisations including the Irish Breast Cancer Association, Special Olympics Ireland, Sports Against Racism Ireland (S.A.R.I), Autism Ireland and many others.  

As well as charity work, our Academy also engages in Lion and Dragon Dance performances. Our portfolio includes prestigious clients such as RTE, TV3, Coca Cola, Tiger Beer, Amoy, Guinness and many, many more
 
Our classes for Lung Ying Kung Fu and Tai Chi are held in Slane, Tallaght and Navan. For details of our upcoming new premises in Dublin and any other inquiries please direct all inquiries to www.kungfu.ie and follow us on facebook at Shaolin Kung Fu
 
We also teach the ancient art of healing Chi Kung, from the North point of Hong Kong under the direction of Master Lou.  Master Lou has been teaching Sifu, Nicholas Costello from the last 10 years.  This is a healing practise and it is always given free of charge.  It involves mediation and movement, connecting the Human Being, The Earth and The Universe.  Classes in Chi Kung are from 7pm-9pm on Monday and free Mediation classes are given from 1pm-3pm on Saturday, in our Shaolin Buddhist Temple in Slane. Please direct inquires to www.shaolinbuddhisttemple.com .  Follow us on facebook shaolin buddhist temple.