CCW
Chinese Culture Week 2025
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomChinese Culture Week (CCW) 2025 is a multi-faceted celebration of Chinese arts, heritage, and innovation, taking place from August 1 to August 10 in Edinburgh. Organised by Intercultural Connections Initiative CIC, the festival blends traditional and contemporary Chinese culture with global perspectives, inviting audiences to explore, engage, and exchange.
Qishan (Lacquer fan) Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomCreate your own lacquer fan blending traditional Chinese craft with modern design aesthetics.
Traditional Kesi Weaving Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomHands-On Journey In this immersive workshop, beginners will create a 8-10cm coaster featuring traditional motifs, guided by simplified ancient methods
Fragrant Sachet Workshop – A Traditional Scent Crafting Experience
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomHandcraft scented sachets using ancient techniques and natural materials in this calming cultural experience.
Oriental Patterns and Plant-Based Colors
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomDiscover ancient plant-based dyeing using Moutan bark (red), indigo (blue), and pomegranate peel (yellow). Learn why natural dyes are eco-friendly and skin-safe.
DIY Shanzi (Chinese Folding Fan) workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJoin us for a hands-on cultural experience where you’ll create your own traditional Chinese folding fan using classic calligraphy and painting techniques.
Chanhua (Flower Wrapping) Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomExplore the delicate art of silk thread flower-making in this heritage-inspired hands-on workshop.
Mogao Grottoes – Ancient Cave Painting Experience
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomStep into the world of ancient Chinese mural art through this hands-on painting experience. In this workshop, you’ll recreate iconic fragments from two masterpieces of traditional Chinese mural heritage: Guanyin with Willow (Mogao Caves) & White Tiger Star Deity (Yongle Palace)
Chinese knot workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomIn this hands-on workshop, we will explore the intricate and symbolic world of traditional Chinese knots.
Chinese Bamboo basket weaving workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomBamboo, a symbol of strength and grace in Chinese culture, is one of the most sustainable and versatile natural materials.
Write Your Power: Create Your Totem
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomExploring the flowing energy of Chinese calligraphy together with the hidden language of Western mystical symbols.
Wear Your Power as a Necklace
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomIn this workshop, we’ll combine lucky Chinese calligraphy with powerful symbols from Western cultures to create a one-of-a-kind talisman necklace.
