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.

Introduction to the charm of Chinese traditional music session

Chinese traditional music is a time-honored art form with a history of thousands of years, carrying the unique aesthetic concepts and profound cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. In this session, there will be a live performance on the Guzheng, one of China’s most iconic traditional instruments, to showcase its melodious and ethereal charm. You will also have the opportunity to experience a variety of other classic Chinese traditional instruments, explore their unique timbres, and feel the profound artistic charm of oriental music.