Events

Weekly cultural events

Traditional Chinese dancing 中国古典舞主题

Mondays 3-4pm.

• 17 February 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（八大元素 Eight Key Elements）
  This will be a trial session. Everyone is warmly invited to experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Please wear comfortable dance shoes and loose-fitting clothing.

• 24 February 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（旁提 Páng Tí – Side Lift）

• 3 March 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（横拧 Héng Nìng – Horizontal Twist）

• 10 March 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（头眼手组合 – Head, Eyes, and Hands Combination）

• 17 March 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（晃手 Huǎng Shǒu – Hand Shake）

• 24 March 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（盘手 Pán Shǒu – Hand Twirl、穿手 Chuān Shǒu – Hand Through / Passing Hand）

• 31 March 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（云手 Yún Shǒu – Cloud Hands）

• 28 April 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（摇臂 Yáo Bì – Arm Shake）

• 5 May 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（云间转腰 Yún Jiān Zhuǎn Yāo – Cloud-Style Waist Turn）

• 12 May 2025 – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（风火轮 Fēng Huǒ Lún – Wind and Fire Wheel).

Traditional Chinese painting 国画主题

Wednesdays 3-4pm.

• 19 February 2025 – Plum Blossoms 国画梅花
  This will be a trial session. Everyone is warmly invited to experience the charm of traditional Chinese painting.

• 26 February 2025 – Orchid 兰花

• 5 March 2025 – Bamboo 竹子

• 12 March 2025 – Chrysanthemum 菊花

• 19 March 2025 – Peony 牡丹

• 26 March 2025 – Lotus 荷花

• 2 April 2025 – Hibiscus 芙蓉

• 30 April 2025 – Chinese Landscape Painting 山水画

• 7 May 2025 – Chinese Landscape Painting 山水画

• 14 May 2025 – Chinese Landscape Painting 山水画.

Language exchange 汉语角

Wednesdays 4.30-6pm.

Join us during term time to learn about the Chinese language and culture through themed discussions and practical activities.

• 5 February 2025 – Chinese New Year Celebrations 新年庆典

• 12 February 2025 – Introductions and Greetings 介绍与问候

• 19 February 2025 – Dining Out in China 在中国外出就餐

• 26 February 2025 – Public Transportation in China 中国的公共交通

• 5 March 2025 – Shopping in China 在中国购物

• 12 March 2025 – Chinese Family Values 中国家庭价值观

• 19 March 2025 – Chinese Historical Figures 历史人物

• 26 March 2025 – Education in China 中国的教育

• 2 April 2025 – Visiting a Doctor in China 在中国就医

• 29 April 2025 – Trends in Chinese Pop Culture 中国流行文化趋势.

Tai Chi classes

Thursdays 12:30-1:30 pm.

1 May to 3 July 2025

Participate in weekly Tai Chi sessions led by Master Chen. Open to all levels.

Wushu classes

Thursdays 4-5pm.

1 May to 3 July 2025

Learn basic movements and techniques of Chinese Wushu (Kung Fu) in these energising weekly sessions.