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The Business Confucius Institute (BCI) at the University of Leeds was pleased to support long-standing partner Leeds New Vision Education Chinese School (New Vision) in attending this year's UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival in Salford, Greater Manchester. Established in 2012, the UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival has grown into one of the UK's leading celebrations...
BCI Supports Global Opportunities Team with Mandarin and Cultural Workshop On Friday 26 June, the Business Confucius Institute (BCI) was delighted to support the University of Leeds Global Opportunities Team with an interactive Mandarin language and Chinese culture workshop attended by around 50 members of staff. The session began with a series of fun icebreaker...
Ode in Blue and Gold Brings the Silk Road to Life Through Music and Culture On 15 June, audiences at the University of Leeds embarked on a journey through history, music and cultural exchange at Ode in Blue and Gold – Exploring the History of the Silk Road. Organised by Music Management MA students Junyue...
On Thursday 18 June, the Business Confucius Institute (BCI) at the University of Leeds welcomed students, staff, and members of the local community to a vibrant Dragon Boat Festival celebration in Maurice Keyworth SR1.32. The free event attracted around 40 attendees, bringing people together for an afternoon of storytelling, cultural discovery, traditional food, and friendly...
Hangzhou Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Brings To Meet the Grand Canal to Leeds On 15 June, stage@leeds welcomed audiences for a special cultural event hosted in collaboration with the award winning Hangzhou Opera and Dance Drama Theatre. The event focused on their acclaimed dance drama To Meet the Grand Canal (遇见大运河), offering a unique...
Inspiring Insights into UK–China Business with Christina Xu On Tuesday 9 June, the Business Confucius Institute (BCI) welcomed students, staff, and members of the wider community to an engaging lunchtime talk with Christina Xu, University of Leeds alumna, entrepreneur, and Founder of China Marketing Corp. Held at Clothworkers Court, the session offered attendees a unique...
University of Leeds Students Shine at the 25th Chinese Bridge UK Finals Three students from the University of Leeds proudly represented the University at the 25th Chinese Bridge Chinese Proficiency Competition UK Finals, one of the UK's most prestigious competitions for learners of Mandarin Chinese. Serenay Koch, Tomas Fraser and Ethan Atherton showcased exceptional language...
On 22 May, the Business Confucius Institute (BCI) brought a vibrant Chinese Culture Day to Bradford Girl's Grammar School, with BCI teachers Li Tao, Jia Hui and Chinese Director Hu Rong leading a series of interactive sessions for students. The event engaged four classes from Year 7 to Year 10, giving students a fun and...
The Business Confucius Institute (BCI) recently delivered a cultural insight session for staff within the University of Leeds Student Counselling & Wellbeing Service, aimed at strengthening understanding of Chinese student experiences. Hu Rong, Chinese Director of the BCI, alongside Chinese language teacher Jiahui Zhou, led the engaging and informative presentation. The session, attended by around...
Taichi for Wellbeing: Supporting Leeds’ Senior Chinese Community One of our BCI teachers, Tao Li, recently delivered a free Taichi workshop for the Leeds Chinese Community Association, bringing together 35 local Chinese residents for a gentle and engaging session focused on health and wellbeing. The majority of participants were retirees in their 70s and...