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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.
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SCI Newsletter March-May 2021

The Sheffield Confucius Institute Newsletter: March-May 2021
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SCI Adults Department End of Year Celebration

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield recently held its End of Year event to celebrate the hard work of staff and students in the Adults Department.
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Our 2020 Photography Competition - Prize-giving Event

On Tuesday 23 March 2021, the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield held the Our 2020 Photography Competition Prize-giving Event.
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Our 2020 Photography Competition - Gallery

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield recently concluded the Our 2020 Photography Competition. Below, you can see the winning photographs, chosen by our panel of judges.
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Chinese New Year Workshop: Lantern Festival Quiz

Last month, the Sheffield Confucius Institute organised a series of workshops on Chinese language, calligraphy, music, culture, festivals and Tai Chi to celebrate Chinese New Year.