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An innovative take on traditional Chinese musical culture.

 Come along to Explorathon 2018 at St Nicholas Street and find out more about what we offer at the Confucius Institute. Try your hand at Chinese Calligraphy or join us for a game of Chinese 5-in-a-row. Or find out more about the ancient art of Chinese Kung Fu with demonstrates from...

Join us for a poetry recital in Mandarin and English

Join us in celebrating Mid-Autumn Festival. Enjoy some Chinese music, tea and importantly Mooncake, the traditional Mid-Autumn treat!

We are delighted to now be able to offer Yee’s Hung Ga Kung Fu classes here on campus. Classes are taught by Sifu Bruce Clark, who holds the highest rank for Yee's Hung Ga in Europe and has been teaching for over 20 years. The Lineage of YEE’S HUNG GA...

Chinese dance is an important part of Chinese culture and is enjoyed by people of all ages.  It can help improve coordination, balance and flexibility and is also a fun way to meet new friends.  Traditional Chinese dance takes many forms such as Chinese Folk Dance, which includes Ribbon Dance and Handkerchief Dance, Chinese Fan Dance,...

Tai Chi is a form of Chinese exercise with the purpose of enhancing physical and mental health through its focus on slow, gentle movements, deep breathing and meditation. Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) simplified 24-Step is one of the most widely practiced forms of Tai Chi in the world and is suitable for...

The Confucius Institute of the 51cg is delighted to be taking part in Aberdeen City Doors Open Day on Saturday 8th September. Visit us at the Confucius Institute for a taste of Chinese culture.  Try your hand at Chinese Calligraphy, have a game of Mahjong, or listen to traditional Chinese...

New or returning students come along to find out what's happening at the Confucius Institute this year! Come and see us at the Freshers society fair in the main tent.

The Confucius Institute of the 51cg is delighted to be taking part in Celebrate Aberdeen for the first time this year. Together with our local partners; Redphoenix Dance and Yee’s Hung Ga we hope to showcase some of the traditional Chinese art forms available right here in Aberdeen...