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.
£18.00
Speak the Beat: Discover the Art of Kuaiban
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomJoin Ray Hou in “Speak the Beat”, a dynamic introduction to Kuaiban, the Chinese art of rhythmic storytelling using bamboo clappers.
£38.00
You Are My Best Friend
Lowther Pavilion West Beach, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United KingdomYou 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
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomHandcraft scented sachets using ancient techniques and natural materials in this calming cultural experience.
Free – £32.00
Tango in Silk
C aurora (main house) Lauriston Halls 28 Lauriston Street, EdinburghA deeply personal exploration of identity, migration, and transformation, the piece fuses the sharp sensuality of Argentine tango with the lyrical elegance of 1930s Shanghai aesthetics.
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.
£45.00
Touch&Trace: A Meditative Clay Workshop
Kings Hall 41A S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomWhat does your emotion look like-beyond judgment or perfection? A Meditative Clay Workshop
£45.00
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.
£35.00
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