This Chinese New Year, Hakkasan restaurants around the world will celebrate the Year of the Rooster with a limited edition menu, exclusive cocktail and desserts. All 11 Hakkasan restaurants will continue to honour the Chinese wishing tree tradition inspired by the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees in Hong Kong. During this auspicious time, guests will be […]
Hainan Airlines, Manchester Airport and House of Fraser in Birmingham are set to host a Chinese New Year celebration at the city centre store. Currently more than 52,000 people from the West Midlands travel to China each year and prior to June 2016, were forced to connect via an overseas hub or use a London […]
Guernsey Post announces the release of stamps to celebrate the Year of the Rooster, the fourth instalment of its Chinese New Year series (release date 18 January). Created by Sydney-based illustrator Chrissy Lau, each of the six stamps takes inspiration from the Chinese zodiac and feature richly patterned roosters, which are said to symbolise good […]
The University of Birmingham’s China Institute will mark the Chinese New Year with the help of three world-class musicians. Pianist Di Xiao, cellist Jiaxin Lloyd Webber and harpist Eleanor Turner are performing in the University’s Bramall Music Building on Friday 20 January 2017. The musical trio will help to celebrate the arrival of the Year […]
The First UK Dragon and Lion Dance Festival was held in London Chinatown yesterday. Organised by The London Chinatown Chinese Association ( LCCA), martial arts cultural practitioners and community groups lit up Chinatown with colourful performances. There was a ceremony by the Dragon and Lion dance teams of England to pay tribute to the late Wing Chun […]
由伯明翰爵士音乐节和伯明翰城市大学共同举办的“留学伯明翰，相识音乐节”的照片展在New Street Station成功拉开帷幕。伯明翰荣誉市长Cllr Carl Rice主持开幕式并致辞，同时出席的还有知名音乐人、当地媒体、国会议员、企业领袖以及中国留学生代表等30余人。 “留学伯明翰，相识音乐节”照片展艺术实践活动的宗旨是通过艺术，帮助中国留学生更好地融入英国文化，目前已经成功举办过两届，并得到NETWORK RAIL、企业HORTONS’ ESTATE以及BBC的大力支持。 每年七月，荷兰摄影师Merlin Daleman在音乐节期间不仅拍摄来自世界各地音乐家的演出，也抓拍中国留学生参与音乐节艺术活动的瞬间。并在摄影讲座中运用个人作品作为教材，分享自己作为摄影师的经历和经验，帮助留学生提高摄影技巧，逐步确立个人的摄影风格。Merlin Daleman受聘于《新鹿特丹商报》，曾多次获得荷兰新闻纪实摄影最高奖Silver Camera Awards，现担任North Sea Jazz Festival特约摄影师。 每年十二月至一月期间，Merlin Daleman的作品以“留学伯明翰，相识音乐节”为主题，在New Street Station展出。在Senior Lecturer Phil Thomson的指导下，伯明翰城市大学艺术设计的学生们协助照片展的排版及布局工作。 这次音乐节实践活动同样为中国留学生提供了不少机会，来自考文垂大学21世纪媒体实践专业的留学生代表左维亚对此深有体会。基于左维亚曾经在国内媒体担任主持人的经验，音乐节为她提供了在BBC主持专场活动的机会。她以音乐节为素材，以Proud Of Yourself为主题拍摄的纪录片，不仅在国内外视频网站上广泛传播，还让她以Distinction（一等学位）的成绩荣誉毕业。而来自伯明翰城市大学的唐楚红也通过在音乐节的实践，积累到文化赞助申请和维护的宝贵经验。 伯明翰爵士音乐节首席执行官 Jim Simpson表示, “很高兴能够与伯明翰城市大学合作举办照片展。2016年是伯明翰城市大学中国办公室成立十周年，也是中国留学生参与音乐节实践活动十周年，在过去十年，已经有两百位中国学生通过参与音乐节，更好地了解并融入英国主流文化。相信在未来的黄金十年，将有更多的留学生通过音乐节展现文化艺术方面的创新思维和才华，为中英文化交流做出更杰出的贡献”。 ————Advert————
Paper cutting art is a Chinese art form that originated in the 4th century, but fast forward through the centuries and one women is still making headlines. Meet Zhou Shuying, who is recognised by UNESCO as a master in her art. She’s the third generator of Yuxian paper cutting, which is unique for its vibrant […]
Bristol and Bath must ensure they are ‘China Friendly’ in order to attract their fair share of fast increasing UK visitor numbers. That’s according to the Bristol and West of England China Bureau – which has been working closely with Destination Bristol over the past 15 months to further develop the region’s presence on Chinese […]
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Block B is coming back to Europe with their tour Block B 2017 LIVE BLOCKBUSTER IN EUROPE in February 2017. The popular boy group from South Korea will once again be bringing their powerful performances throughout Europe via the following cities: Amsterdam, Helsinki, Lisbon, Budapest, and London, starting February 24, 2017. Just like Block B’s […]