Event Archive

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring workshop exploring the timeless art of bamboo painting - a symbol of resilience, integrity, and noble character in Chinese culture.

Experience the beauty and discipline of Chinese brush painting in this engaging workshop focused on the lotus flower - a symbol of purity, perfection, and inner peace.

Discover the beauty and symbolism of birds in traditional Chinese painting, where creatures like owls and cranes represent joy, peace, and longevity. This workshop focuses on capturing the lively spirit and elegant form of birds using expressive brush techniques.

Join us for a public lecture by Michael Beaney celebrating the publication of his new book, The Joy of Chinese Philosophy.

Join us for a public lecture by Michael Beaney celebrating the publication of his new book, The Joy of Chinese Philosophy.

Join us for a Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese brocade fabrics to create your own accessories.

Join us for a Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese brocade fabrics to create your own accessories.

Join us for this fascinating lecture about the iconic Chinese dragon.

An evening of powerful Eastern tales of transformation and renewal - come to tell, listen, and be transported.

Celebrate the joy of the New Year at the Spring Festival Gala Show, a vibrant showcase of music, dance, and performance that brings together Chinese culture and our local community.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at our annual Spring Family Festival at the University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Hall!

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing. Classes in Chinese Calligraphy at the Confucius Institute are suitable for both the beginner and improver.

Join us for a free taster session in advance of a new 5-week course of tai chi starting 28th January.

Celebrate the season with a creative blend of Chinese culture and Christmas cheer. Enjoy free, drop-in craft activities suitable for all ages, from festive lantern decorations to Christmas cards with a cultural twist.

Celebrate the season with a creative blend of Chinese culture and Christmas cheer. Enjoy free, drop-in craft activities suitable for all ages, from festive lantern decorations to Christmas cards with a cultural twist.

Looking to beat the stresses of the season? Why not try tai chi? This low impact exercise is known to promote relaxation and mindfulness as well as improve balance and increase flexibility. It is suitable for many ages and fitness levels.

Take a moment to unwind during this busy time of year and join us for a relaxed, creative workshop led by our Mandarin teacher Li Qing, where you'll design and make two handcrafted greeting cards inspired by the winter season.

Take a moment to unwind during this busy time of year and join us for a relaxed, creative workshop led by our Mandarin teacher Li Qing, where you'll design and make two handcrafted greeting cards inspired by the winter season.

Looking to beat the stresses of the season? Why not try tai chi? This low impact exercise is known to promote relaxation and mindfulness as well as improve balance and increase flexibility. It is suitable for many ages and fitness levels.

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories.

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories.

Step into the serene world of Shan Shui - literally "mountain and water" - one of the most beloved themes in Chinese brush painting.

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing.

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories.

Enjoy a relaxed, free craft session with friendly Mandarin teachers, exploring both modern and traditional Chinese crafts.

Enjoy a relaxed, free craft session with friendly Mandarin teachers, exploring both modern and traditional Chinese crafts.

Enjoy a relaxed, free craft session with friendly Mandarin teachers, exploring both modern and traditional Chinese crafts.

Enjoy a relaxed, free craft session with friendly Mandarin teachers, exploring both modern and traditional Chinese crafts.

Join us at Ferryhill Community Centre for Chinese Craft Corner, a fun, relaxed drop-in session open to all ages and abilities!

Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community at the Dragon Boat Festival Market, a special joint event hosted by Hello Art and the Confucius Institute.

Join us at Ferryhill Community Centre for Chinese Craft Corner, a fun, relaxed drop-in session open to all ages and abilities! *Please note change of date*

Join us for a vibrant day of celebration as we launch our new exhibition, 'From Home Weaving to the World's Wardrobes: The Journey of Songjiang's Cotton Textiles'

Following its showing at the Great Tapestry of Scotland, this touring exhibition is coming to Huntly, Aberdeenshire, hosted by the Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen.

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing.

Join Professor Li Yong of Wuhan University's School of Philosophy for a public lecture exploring the debate between cosmopolitanism and nationalism in global justice.

Experience the harmony of mind and body through Chinese brush painting.

Discover the art of Chinese brush painting by learning to depict bamboo, a timeless symbol of resilience and integrity in East Asian culture.

Join us at Ferryhill Community Centre for Chinese Craft Corner, a fun, relaxed drop-in session open to all ages and abilities!

Rhythms of the Moon: A Lunar New Year Celebration brings together acclaimed percussionist Lin Chen and guitarist Kristian Sievers, performing as Duo Pertar, for an evening of captivating music.

Celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year at the Lunar Ceilidh, an exciting event that beautifully blends Scottish and Chinese cultures!

Celebrate the Year of the Snake at our Lunar New Year Family Festival at the University of Aberdeen!

The Confucius Insitute is delighted to participate in the Lunchbreak Concert series hosted by Cowdray Hall to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025.

Christmas crafting workshop making wreaths and cards with a Chinese twist.

Christmas crafting workshop making wreaths and cards with a Chinese twist. 

Join us for a public lecture looking at cross-cultural musical expression through an exploration of Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Concerto, originally written for cello and orchestra as part of the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and later adapted for erhu (Chinese fiddle) and orchestra. Discover how the work’s two versions reflect the...

Workshop in the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.

Join us for "Chinese Dragon: A Celebration of Culture," a vibrant showcase of Chinese heritage brought to life by a talented university performance group from China.

Discover the fascinating art of Chinese brush painting and try your hand at this expressive art form with artist Chi Zhang. These workshops are suitable for beginners or people who have painting experience but have never tried Chinese brush painting techniques before. No prior knowledge is necessary, you should simply be keen to...

Discover the fascinating art of Chinese brush painting and try your hand at this expressive art form with artist Chi Zhang. These workshops are suitable for beginners or people who have painting experience but have never tried Chinese brush painting techniques before. No prior knowledge is necessary, you should simply be keen to...

Join us at Cowdray Hall for a Mid-Autumn Festival concert featuring traditional Chinese music. Enjoy soothing melodies played on instruments like the guzheng and erhu. After the performance, relax with tea and traditional mooncakes to celebrate this special festival. Free, all welcome, no booking required.

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-schoolers

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-schoolers

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-schoolers

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-schoolers

Discover the fascinating art of Chinese brush painting and try your hand at this expressive medium with artist Chi Zhang. These workshops are suitable for beginners or people who have painting experience but have never tried Chinese brush painting techniques before. No prior knowledge is necessary, you should simply be keen to...

Discover the fascinating art of Chinese brush painting and try your hand at this expressive medium with artist Chi Zhang. These workshops are suitable for beginners or people who have painting experience but have never tried Chinese brush painting techniques before. No prior knowledge is necessary, you should simply be keen to...

Experience the magic of the Spring Gala spectacle.

Our Spring Festival Family Fun Day promises something for everyone to enjoy as we usher in the Year of the Dragon.

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-schoolers

A new term of Mandarin classes will start at the Confucius Institute the week beginning 22nd January. Whether you're a complete beginner, want to brush up on previously learned skills or simply continue your ongoing language learning journey, join us for one of our 10-week courses. These are open to...

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children.

Would you like to be part of our spectacular Spring Gala Show in February? Our Spring Festival Community Choir will start rehearsing this Friday in the Confucius Institute, 6.30pm-8.30pm. The choir will perform at our Gala Show on 24 and 25 February. Join us for fun, friendship, and the joy...

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children.

Join us for a casual gathering where you can connect with our Mandarin teaching team. Enjoy some pizza, enhance your Mandarin skills through practice, and feel free to inquire about any language-related queries you may have.   This is not just an opportunity to enjoy great food, it's a chance to share...

Do you want to join the Confucius Institute to celebrate the Year of the Dragon at their Spring Festival Gala Show 2024? Sign up to get involved!

Join us for an exciting and free Mandarin singing workshop, where you can immerse yourself in the joy of music and learn some singing techniques. Whether you're a complete beginner or a native speaker, all levels of Mandarin are welcome. Connect with like-minded individuals, make new friends, and share the...

Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children.

Discover the fascinating art of Chinese brush painting and try your hand at this expressive form with Edinburgh-based Chinese artist Chi Zhang. These workshops are suitable for beginners or people who have painting experience but have never tried Chinese brush painting techniques before. No prior knowledge is necessary, you should...

Discover the fascinating art of Chinese brush painting and try your hand at this expressive form with Edinburgh-based Chinese artist Chi Zhang. These workshops are suitable for beginners or people who have painting experience but have never tried Chinese brush painting techniques before. No prior knowledge is necessary, you should...

Mandarin stories and songs for little ones.

Join us for a free concert of Chinese music to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Theatre play by Grist to the Mill and Red Dragonfly Productions, performed by Michelle Yim.

Archaeology talk by Professor Changping Zhang from Wuhan University, currently visiting fellow at Cambridge University.

Visit us for a taste of traditional Chinese culture.

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Join us for fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Join us for fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.

This talk is the final session of our one-day event, Seeds of Translation: A Symposium on Chinese Translation. This afternoon event is a talk and poetry reading suitable for a general audience. It is free to attend and open to all. Brian Holton will talk about his work translating Chinese...

The Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen is hosting a free one-day event focusing on Chinese translation run in conjunction with Wuhan University and Paper Republic. This event is aimed at professional translators, and anyone interested in Chinese literary translation. With special guests Xiong Wei, Nicky Harman, Jack Hargreaves, Sheena Blackhall and Brian Holton. Further information...

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Our weekly conversation corner is free and open to all. It is a relaxed and informal time with our teaching staff to ask questions, practice speaking Mandarin or find out more about Chinese Culture. It is free, drop in and no booking is required. You do not have to be...

Join us for fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.

Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Edinburgh-based Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on the traditional painting of fish.

Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Edinburgh-based Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on traditional bamboo painting.

Alongside a short introduction to Chinese art, this lecture offers a concise insight into Chinese ink painting and calligraphy.

A tale of the Silk Road inspired by items relating to China from the University of Aberdeen's museum collection.

Free, drop-in Chinese craft session.

There will be fun for all the family at our free festival day rounding off the Chinese New Year celebrations. Come along for Chinese crafts, games and more.

Chinese New Year celebration at Hillhead student village

Join us at the Tivoli Theatre for an evening of music, dance and more at our Chinese New Year Gala Show as we usher in 2023 Year of the Rabbit.

This workshop in Chinese brush painting will be given by artist Chi Zhang. In Chi's current paintings, which focus on the Scottish landscape, he encapsulates the essence of his surroundings rather than a naturalistic rendering. This he does with the use of traditional Chinese materials and techniques, exploiting the rich...

The Confucius Institute is delighted to be able to offer a calligraphy workshop, open to all, from visiting Chinese calligraphy and brush painting artist Chi Zhang.

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing.

Join us for an introduction to learning Mandarin.