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Resonance of the Phoenix: Kunqu Opera Performance

The Sheffield Confucius Institute is delighted to announce that we will facilitate a visiting Kunqu opera troupe from Peking University to stage a performance at the University Arts Tower.
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Mid-Autumn Celebration 2024: Poetry Dialogue

Our recent Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration in September featured an innovative dialogue between local South Yorkshire poets and ancient poetry in translation. Read on to find out more!

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Discover China: Language and Poetry at Library @ Lightbox in Barnsley

Come to Library @ Lightbox in Barnsley on from 5pm - 6:30pm on Wednesday, 18 September for a thrilling look into Chinese culture and language. This presentation will seek to demystify Chinese language learning and present it in its true beauty.

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Mid-Autumn Celebration 2024: The Moon Shines On Us All

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield is proud to invite you to our next annual Mid-Autumn Festival event in Firth Hall - Wednesday, September 13 from 19:00 - 21:00.
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Dragon Boat Festival Party Success

On Monday June 19, the Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield gathered together with the local community at St Andrews Church in Broomhall, Sheffield to celebrate this year’s Dragon Boat Festival.

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Dragon Boat Festival Party - June 19 at St Andrews Church 

The Sheffield Confucius Institute warmly welcomes you to celebrate this year’s Dragon Boat Festival with us. Come and experience an action packed event of activities, performances and traditional snack treats! Monday, June 19. 6:30pm - 8:30pm.
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Fantasy Ballroom Dancing Show Recap

It was a show to remember on June 3 as the Beijing Ballroom Dance Company collaborated with the Wanlin Dance Academy, the Sheffield Confucius Institute and students from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Music for a wonderful event.
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Fantasy Ballroom Dancing Show Collaborations on 3 June at Foundry

The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield is delighted to collaborate with the University Music Department, the Wanlin Dance Academy and the Beijing Ballroom Dance Company at the Foundry in the Student's Union building.
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May Fayre Fun - Sunday 21 May

The Sheffield Confucius Institute shone last Sunday, May 21 at the annual May Fayre at Weston Park. The May Fayre was jointly organised by Sheffield City Council and the University of Sheffield and attracted up to 10,000 visitors.