Event Details

A 10 week introduction to Chinese culture incorporating lectures and practical sessions. Each session has a different topic of Chinese culture.

The series will begin on 9 May 2026 until 18 July 2026(inclusive).

Saturday afternoons from 1:30pm to 3:00pm, each session lasting 1.5 hours. The venue will be Lancaster City Centre.

Each session has a different topic of Chinese culture including taichi, calligraphy, Chinese film, opera, tea, philosophy.

Specific dates are May 9, 16, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; and July 4, 11, 18.

You are not required to participate in all of them though you are very welcome to do so.

Discover the magic of Peking Opera session: A journey into China’s living heritage

Have you ever witnessed an art form that blends powerful vocals, intricate dance, martial arts, and breathtaking acrobatics—all in a single performance? Welcome to the fascinating universe of Peking Opera, often celebrated as the “quintessence” of Chinese culture and recognised as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage. Far more than just theatre, Peking Opera is a living expression of history, philosophy, and artistry—where every gesture, costume, and note carries meaning shaped over centuries. This session will open a window into the heart of Chinese traditional culture—that are still embedded in contemporary China.