The Discover Chinese Culture lunchtime workshop series concluded with a calming Tai Chi session led by Jiang Ju from the Bangor University Confucius Institute. Participants enjoyed gentle movements and mindful breathing, creating a peaceful pause in the day and a relaxing way to end the year.

A look back at highlights from our last Chinese New Year celebration, capturing the atmosphere and activities throughout the day. We look forward to celebrating again and warmly invite you to join us for the next Chinese New Year event on 20 February 2026. www.bangor.ac.uk/confucius/ev...

Thank you to everyone who joined us today to explore the art of Chinese knotting. Participants created beautiful handmade bracelets and enjoyed a peaceful hour of colour, creativity, and cultural discovery. 📅 Next week’s workshop: Chinese Calligraphy! We look forward to seeing you there! 🌟

What a lovely lunchtime boost today! Our blue-and-white porcelain painting workshop filled the room with colour, calm, and plenty of creativity. Thank you to everyone who joined in and brought such brilliant energy! Next up: Chinese Knot Bracelet Workshop -Weaving Good Fortune!

We loved being part of the Celebration of Cultures, bringing colour, creativity, and plenty of energy to the event. Our Chinese dance performance was a real highlight and drew a fantastic crowd. Thank you to the organisers and to Undeb Bangor for inviting us.

Another peaceful and creative lunchtime at Bangor University! More chances are coming soon to explore the beauty of Chinese arts and crafts with us! www.bangor.ac.uk/confucius#ev...

Our first Chinese Culture lunchtime workshop brought creativity and calm to campus as participants learned to paint pandas using traditional Chinese brush techniques. More free workshops are on the way – join us next time and add a touch of creativity to your lunchtime!

16 December – Tai Chi Workshop: Moving Meditation for Mind and Body fb.me/e/iYn8fcDVd

9 December – Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Writing Amazing Pictographic Characters fb.me/e/6aFxIAy4I

2 December – Chinese Knot Bracelet Workshop: Weaving Good Fortune fb.me/e/gNjURXkni

25 November – Chinese Painting Workshop: Elegant Blue-and-White Porcelain Pattern Design (On Paper) fb.me/e/6YUfCP6kQ

18 November – Chinese Painting Workshop: Dynamic Plum Blossoms (Ink-Blowing Method) fb.me/e/5uF8T4FmB

11 November – Chinese Painting Workshop: Straight Bamboo fb.me/e/bgmtJZDiw

4 November – Chinese Painting Workshop: Pandas fb.me/e/8ADtLJVQL

Last night we celebrated the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival and Bangor’s 1500th anniversary with poetry, dance, calligraphy, and painting. Thank you to everyone who joined the fun!

Join us in celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival on 6th October! 🌕 Ymunwch â ni i ddathlu Gŵyl Ganol Hydref ar 6 Hydref! 🌕

Serendipity Highlights! We loved meeting so many new and returning students at the Bangor University Confucius Institute stall! Thank you for stopping by — we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Our student Lily Braden is representing the UK at the World Chinese Bridge Competition in China! Good luck / Pob lwc, Lily! 💐👏 youtube.com/shorts/LHKb2...

Professor Martina Feilzer shared Bangor’s criminology insights at CUPL, leading discussions on AI in criminal justice and youth justice reform, fostering thoughtful international exchange.

We’re delighted to launch the first teaching exchange between Bangor University and CUPL! This summer, Dr Eirini Sanoudaki taught in Beijing and received glowing feedback. “It was a joy to teach at CUPL,” she said. “Thanks to the CI for the support.” A great start to a growing partnership!

🌟 Big News! Lily Braden, a talented student at Bangor University's Confucius Institute, has been chosen to represent the UK at the 18th “Chinese Bridge” Global Final for Secondary School Students in China this autumn! Good luck, Lily – we are all cheering you on! 🌍🎉