Culture
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2 events,
Chinese Culture Week 2025
Chinese 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
Qishan (Lacquer fan) Workshop
Create your own lacquer fan blending traditional Chinese craft with modern design aesthetics.
3 events,
You Are My Best Friend
You Are My Best Friend, following the chaos of home, Beijing Baxun invites audiences into another world — a hospital, where two sick children meet and forge an unforgettable bond.
Fragrant Sachet Workshop – A Traditional Scent Crafting Experience
Fragrant Sachet Workshop – A Traditional Scent Crafting Experience
Handcraft scented sachets using ancient techniques and natural materials in this calming cultural experience.
3 events,
Oriental Patterns and Plant-Based Colors
Oriental Patterns and Plant-Based Colors
Discover ancient plant-based dyeing using Moutan bark (red), indigo (blue), and pomegranate peel (yellow). Learn why natural dyes are eco-friendly and skin-safe.
3 events,
DIY Shanzi (Chinese Folding Fan) workshop
DIY Shanzi (Chinese Folding Fan) workshop
Join us for a hands-on cultural experience where you’ll create your own traditional Chinese folding fan using classic calligraphy and painting techniques.
3 events,
Chanhua (Flower Wrapping) Workshop
Chanhua (Flower Wrapping) Workshop
Explore the delicate art of silk thread flower-making in this heritage-inspired hands-on workshop.
3 events,
Mogao Grottoes – Ancient Cave Painting Experience
Mogao Grottoes – Ancient Cave Painting Experience
Step 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
Chinese knot workshop
In this hands-on workshop, we will explore the intricate and symbolic world of traditional Chinese knots.
6 events,
Chinese Bamboo basket weaving workshop
Chinese Bamboo basket weaving workshop
Bamboo, 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
Write Your Power: Create Your Totem
Exploring the flowing energy of Chinese calligraphy together with the hidden language of Western mystical symbols.
Wear Your Power as a Necklace
Wear Your Power as a Necklace
In this workshop, we’ll combine lucky Chinese calligraphy with powerful symbols from Western cultures to create a one-of-a-kind talisman necklace.
4 events,
Wear Your Power as a Necklace
Wear Your Power as a Necklace
Combining lucky Chinese calligraphy with powerful symbols from Western cultures to create a one-of-a-kind talisman necklace.
Write Your Power, Wear Your Blessing
Write Your Power, Wear Your Blessing
In this workshop, we’ll bring together Chinese calligraphy and symbols from Western cultures to make a pair of unique talisman earrings.
Bai Stick Dance Workshop: Ba Wang Bian Movement
Bai Stick Dance Workshop: Ba Wang Bian Movement
Discover the rhythm and storytelling of the Bai people's traditional stick dance — Ba Wang Bian (霸王鞭).
2 events,
Bai Stick Dance Workshop: Ba Wang Bian Movement
Bai Stick Dance Workshop: Ba Wang Bian Movement
Discover the rhythm and storytelling of the Bai people's traditional stick dance — Ba Wang Bian (霸王鞭).
1 event,
Wrap-up Party: Fringe Asian Networking – Week 3
Wrap-up Party: Fringe Asian Networking – Week 3
Join us for the Wrap-up Party: Fringe Asian Social Meet-up – Week 3! Celebrate the final week of Fringe with a night full of energy, good vibes, and meaningful connections.
