On Sunday 18th February 2018, Manchester’s legendary Dragon Parade led by a spectacular 175-foot dragon will weave its way through the city’s streets from Manchester Town Hall to Chinatown, where revellers can enjoy lion dancing, martial arts displays, a funfair, street food stalls and a spectacular fireworks finale at 6pm. With a Chinese New Year weekend […]
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North of England will soon be better connected to China than ever before
The North will soon be better connected to China than ever before, as it was announced a second Far East flight service will go daily. Hainan Airlines, which kicked-off its route to Beijing last June, has already upped the number of weekly flights from four to five, due to its popularity. Now the carrier has […]
Hainan Airlines announces fifth weekly flight from Manchester Airport
Hainan Airlines announces plans to increase its Manchester Airport flight frequency from 4 flights per week to 5 flights per week from the 1st of June 2017, therefore increasing its presence in the UK market. This added service will potentially see Hainan Airlines new Dreamliners operating this direct route into Beijing, depending on aircraft availability. […]
The Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors comes to Manchester for Chinese New Year
Manchester City Centre from 26 January 2017 – 29 January 2017 Marvel at the spectacular, internationally acclaimed exhibition, The Lanterns of the Terracotta Warriors, which will illuminate the City of Manchester’s Exchange Square. Commissioned for the Beijing Olympics Games in 2008, the stunning installation has appeared in iconic locations across the globe including Dawes Point, Sydney Harbour […]
Murder investigation launched in Chinatown Manchester
A murder investigation has been launched after two men died in a fire in Manchester’s Chinatown. Shortly after 2.15am on Friday 25 November 2016, police were called to Nicholas Street to reports of a fire in a disused building. Following a search by firefighters from GMFRS, the bodies of 57-year-old James Evans and 51-year-old Wayne […]
Chinese love affair with Manchester property to strengthen as government welcomes new investment
Photo: Visit Manchester UK government plans to attract foreign investment from China for new development projects in the Northern Powerhouse Chinese investors interest in Manchester stems from President Xi Jinping visiting the city in 2015 (Chinese diplomat Sun Dali) “Accessibility is crucial for overseas investors… Chinese buyers able to fly in regularly now, sometimes for […]
Manchester Airport Celebrates Chinese Singles Day
Due to the growth of popular new routes to China, Manchester Airport has today taken part in Singles Day, the world’s biggest online shopping day. Singles Day is held every year on 11th November. The day is also referred to as Double Eleven because of its date. Originally claimed as a celebration for China’s young […]
Zheng Haozhong – John Moores Painting Prize China
The Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) continues its relationship with the John Moores Painting Prize China through a presentation of work by 2014 prize winner, Zheng Haozhong. Zheng Haozhong graduated from Beijing’s Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2008. A young rising star, he has already attracted the attention of art institutions and private […]
Artist Susan Pui San Lok celebrates 20 years after first solo at CFCCA
In 2016, Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) celebrates its 30 year anniversary with a six month programme that welcomes back some of its past artists who have gone on to achieve international recognition. This June, CFCCA invites artist Susan pui san Lok to close the season of monthly exhibitions with work from the project. […]
Manchester – 30 years of CFCCA: Tsang Kin-Wah & Gordon Cheung
From February to July 2016 Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art (CFCCA) celebrates its 30 year anniversary in Manchester. The anniversary programme invites artists from CFCCA’s history who have gone on to achieve international recognition to return to Manchester to present new work. During April, Hong Kong artists Tsang Kin-Wah and Gordon Cheung who will both […]