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Chinese Musical Composition: Tradition as a Form of Creativity or Constraint
-Join us for a public lecture looking at cross-cultural musical expression through an exploration of Tan Dun’s Crouching Tiger Concerto, originally written for cello and orchestra as part of the film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and later adapted for erhu (Chinese fiddle) and orchestra. Discover how the work’s two versions reflect the...
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Craft Your Christmas: Wreaths and Cards (Morning)
-Christmas crafting workshop making wreaths and cards with a Chinese twist.
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Craft Your Christmas: Wreaths and Cards (Afternoon)
-Christmas crafting workshop making wreaths and cards with a Chinese twist.
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Lunchbreak Concert: Confucius Institute of the University of Aberdeen
-The Confucius Insitute is delighted to be taking part in the Lunchbreak Concert series hosted by Cowdray Hall to celebrate Lunar New Year 2025. Featuring traditional Chinese instruments such as the guzheng, this recital will welcome springtime with enchanting melodies. Learn more about the traditional Chinese instruments at the pre-concert talk at...
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Spring Family Festival: Celebrate the Lunar New Year
-Celebrate the Year of the Snake at our Lunar New Year Family Festival at the University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Hall! Enjoy a fun-filled day with activities hosted by the Confucius Institute, including Chinese calligraphy, traditional games, and colourful snake-themed crafts. Dress up for photos, create your own snake mask, and...
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Lunar Ceilidh: Celebrate the New Year
-Celebrate the arrival of the Lunar New Year at the Lunar Ceilidh, an exciting event that beautifully blends Scottish and Chinese cultures! Experience an enchanting evening filled with lively ceilidh dancing, traditional performances, and captivating cultural elements as we welcome the Lunar New Year. Get ready for a night where ceilidh meets...
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Rhythms of the Moon: A Lunar New Year Celebration
-Rhythms of the Moon: A Lunar New Year Celebration brings together acclaimed percussionist Lin Chen and guitarist Kristan Sievers, performing as Duo Pertar, for an evening of captivating music. Combining contemporary percussion with traditional instruments like marimbas, vibraphones, and Chinese drums, they will deliver a powerful and diverse performance. Lin...