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Kunqu Performance Troupe IV

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.
Poetry Dialogue

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!

Sheffield Confucius Institute at Lightbox Library

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.
SCI Newsletter October-November, 2022

SCI Newsletter October-November, 2022

The Sheffield Confucius Institute Newsletter: October-November 2022
Hanfu dress

Chinese Day is Coming! 11/11

The Sheffield Confucius Institute will be supporting the Sheffield Chinese Students’ Association for this year’s Chinese Day, taking place at the University of Sheffield’s Student Union (Uni Central area), Friday, November 11, 2022, 1pm to 5pm.
Language is learning

China - UK Seminar III - The Characteristics and Teaching Strategies of Heritage Language Learners

The 3rd UK-China Seminar - The Characteristics and Teaching Strategies of Heritage Language Learners - will take place on October 14, 2022 - 8:30am - 10:30am BST. A fascinating discussion between Dr Sabine Little and Professor Cao Xianwen,
SCI September Newsletter

SCI Newsletter September, 2022

The Sheffield Confucius Institute Newsletter: September 2022
Poetry Dialogue audience

China - UK Poetry Dialogue: A Look Back...

The second instalment of our Mid-Autumn Event Series, China - UK poetry Dialogue was a resounding success! Local poets came together with Chinese poets and musicians for a truly special evening... Read on to find out more and see the photos.