Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield

Chinese Heritage Concert success!

The SCI was proud to support the student-led Chinese Heritage Concert, a free performance led by University music masters students, that returned for its third edition after a successful event in March 2024.

Taking place from 5pm on 19 March, this special celebration of Chinese culture featured captivating performances and a rich showcase of heritage.

As a supporting partner, the SCI hosted pre-show stalls exploring tea ceremony, mask painting and calligraphy, providing attendees with an interactive experience before the concert began.

We’d like to congratulate the students on a job well done and we look forward to future iterations of the event!

📢 Experience the Magic of Sichuan! 🎭

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/events/charm-sichuan

Join us for The Charm of Sichuan, an extraordinary cultural performance by Sichuan Normal University!

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Firth Hall, The University of Sheffield
🎟 FREE Entry – Sign Up Now!

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking showcase of dance, martial arts, and music, blending tradition with modern expression. Witness the elegance of Tai Chi, the energy of street dance, and the soul of Sichuan in this one-of-a-kind European tour performance.

✨ Featuring award-winning artists, mesmerizing choreography, and a fusion of East and West, this is an evening you won’t want to miss!

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The Charm of Sichuan Experience the beauty and rich cultural heritage of Sichuan with The Charm of Sichuan, an extraordinary performance by the esteemed Sichuan Normal University. This showcase, part of a European cultural tour, brings together dance, martial arts, and music in a celebration of tradition and innovation.

It’s been lovely to be a part of this, from our lantern workshops in Meadowhall to the Chinese New Year Spectacular show organised with the Cultural Inclusive Committee (CIC) Sheffield Lunar Chinese New Year - congratulations to the Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS and Charity on raising such a great sum for such a good cause!

China Elegant: A celebration of Chinese arts and culture 🎭

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting China Elegant, a special series of cultural masterclasses led by esteemed scholars and artists from Nanjing University. Attendees experienced the craftsmanship of Yixing Zisha pottery (Feb 25), the artistry of Kunqu Opera (Feb 26), and the beauty of Chinese calligraphy (Feb 27). Each session featured live demonstrations, expert insights, and hands-on participation, bringing these cherished traditions to life across three different university locations.

With limited spaces, the sessions filled quickly, and the participation of students, staff and SCI friends made the event a resounding success. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the elegance and depth of Chinese culture!

A week ago from today on Monday,10th February, the SCI embarked on one of its most ambitious annual projects, working closely with the Cultural Inclusive Committee (C.I.C.) to realize the Chinese New Year Spectacular show at the Octagon Theatre, an event that's been staged for 21 years to become an essential part of the soul of Sheffield. It was a real pleasure to see such variety and talent showcasing to such a distinguished collection of guests, friends and culture fans in the audience, and we were delighted to collaborate with all our partners to ensure the event's success.

Have a great 2025 everybody!

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China Elegant: A three-day celebration of traditional Chinese arts ✨

From 25 - 27 February, the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield, in collaboration with visiting scholars from Nanjing University, presents a unique cultural experience!

🍵 Yixing Zisha Pottery Presentation (25 Feb) – Discover the craftsmanship behind world-famous purple clay teapots.

🖋 Chinese Calligraphy Workshop (26 Feb) – Learn the art of mindful brushwork with a master calligrapher.

🎭 Kunqu Opera Performance (27 Feb) – Witness the elegance of one of China’s oldest operatic traditions.

📍 All events are FREE and open to the public, but spaces are limited!

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CHINA ELEGANT Visiting scholars from Nanjing University deliver a suite of special Chinese cultural events from 25 - 27 February.

Our stall for the annual Chinese New Year Festival in the Peace Gardens in Sheffield City Centre was a total success last weekend! From early morning to late evening on both Saturday and Sunday, our teachers and staff delivered varied cultural activities from Calligraphy, to paper cutting to Chinese language tasters and our stalls were full with beaming adults and children alike, We're still buzzing from all the positive chats and experiences we shared with the public and we can't wait to see all our new friends again 😀

Here's to the next one! Happy Chinese New Year everybody!

We're delighted to update that our lantern making workshops in Meadowhall in January have been reported about in the Yorkshire Post!

Meadowhall unveils exciting celebrations for Chinese New Year Meadowhall has joined forces with organisations across Sheffield to launch exciting celebrations in honour of Chinese New Year.

Lanterns, community & culture at Meadowhall! 🏮✨

We've wrapped up our lantern-making workshops at Meadowhall Shopping Centre, and what a success they’ve been! From smiling children to a wonderful display of creativity and inclusivity, it’s been heartwarming to see so many people come together to celebrate Chinese culture and the Year of the Snake. 🐍❤️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined in and the Meadowhall staff for an exciting and impactful collaboration

Proud moment for our institute! 🎉

We were honored to be part of the Children’s Hospital display to ring in the New Year! Seeing our name featured fills us all with pride, knowing we contribute to something truly special.

A highlight was the Lord Mayor of Sheffield officially switching on the lights, making the celebration even more memorable.

Here’s to a bright and inspiring year ahead!

*AMAZON VOUCHERS TO BE WON!* International photography opportunity: China-UK Perspectives Competition 📷🌏

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield is inviting photographers, creatives, and cultural enthusiasts to take part in the China-UK Perspectives Photography Competition. This year’s theme, “Growth”, encourages participants to explore transformation, innovation, and cultural connections through photography.

🔹 Categories: Nature, Community, Culture, Well-being, Innovation
🎖 Prizes: Amazon vouchers for category winners + a £50 grand prize
📅 Deadline: March 6, 2025
📍 Winning photos will be showcased at a special exhibition on March 13

Whether you're an amateur or a professional, we welcome you to submit your work!

Find out more: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/events/photography

📩 Submit your entries to: [email protected]

**If you could please tag people in your community who might be interested we'd be hugely appreciative!**

Photography Competition - China-UK Perspectives | 摄影比赛- 中英视角 the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield is pleased to announce the China-UK Perspectives: Growth photography competition.

We were proud to support a group of 6 UK students who competed at the World Educational Robotics Championships in Shanghai, a trip organized by Dr Melissa Butt, founder of Discovery STEM Education. Our very own teacher, Professor Wang Yong, provided complementary lessons in Mandarin Chinese learning for the students to aid them along their way in China.

We’re proud to have supported their journey in our own way—hear their reflections here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIlSmqBiN4A

WER 2024 World Championship Interview An interview with the Elementary and Middle division teams who represented the UK at the 2024 World Educational Robotics World Championships in Shanghai.

Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧🐍 新年快乐!

Here we all are at the beginning of the Snake year and we'd like to wish you a happy and prosperous 2025! We have so much lined up this year and we can't wait to continue this wonderful journey with you all.

See you at one of our many events, classes or activities and all the best for the 2025 Snake Year!