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Pandas, Paper Cutting, and Passing Showers: Inside the Confucius Institute’s Day at Weston Park May Fayre

The Sheffield Confucius Institute joined forces with Sheffield City Council and the University of Sheffield for a spectacular day of cultural discovery. Local families braved May showers to immerse themselves in everything from Chinese.
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Lanterns, Lions, and the Leap of the Horse: Chinese Lunar New Year 2026

From the thunderous drums of the Lion Dance at Meadowhall to the serene beauty of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, our city was alive with the spirit of the Horse.

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Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 2025

Our recent Mid-Autumn Festival Event featured enchanting musical performances alongside traditional Chinese arts and customs, as we celebrate the cherished Mid-Autumn Festival.
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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.
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CHINA ELEGANT

Visiting scholars from Nanjing University deliver a suite of special Chinese cultural events from 25 - 27 February.
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Sheffield Chinese New Year Festival 2025

Happy Chinese New Year! Once again, the Sheffield Confucius Institute is excited to be part of the Chinese New Year celebrations taking place this year at the Octagon Centre and across Sheffield.
Image source: CGTN (China Global Television Network)

Star Mandarin Students Join World Snooker Tour Media Day as Wu Yize Claims Historic Title

Students from Sheffield's Confucius Institute Star Mandarin School joined the annual WST Faces in the Frame exhibition, celebrating the bond between sport and culture during the World Snooker Championship.
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From "Safety Eggs" to High Scores: How a New Dad Mastered Chinese on a Busy Schedule

Discover how a busy father and former solo cyclist managed a packed schedule to ace the HSK3, turning language blunders into a bridge to his new family.
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Unearthing a New World: How One Archaeologist is Unlocking Chinese Civilisation Through Language

From a childhood Tai Chi class to a perfect HSK2 score, see how one cultural heritage professional is using the Chinese language as the ultimate tool to unearth history.
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From "Wild China" to HSK 6: One Man’s Ten Year Journey to Mastering Mandarin

Inspired by a BBC nature documentary at age 12, Sam tracked his dream all the way to Oxford, Beijing, and finally SCI to conquer native-level fluency.
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The growing need for Business Chinese: Insights from Kelvin Quick

Gain insights on bridging cultural and linguistic divides from Sheffield entrepreneur Kelvin Quick.