Events

Events at the Liverpool Confucius Institute

This page displays regular events organised by the LCI and is updated regularly so please watch this space.

 

Traditional Chinese Dancing 中国古典舞主题
Mondays 3-4pm 
126 Mount Pleasant, L69 3GR

  • 17th February – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（八大元素 Eight Key Elements）
  • 24th February - Body Rhythm Elements身韵（旁提 Páng Tí – Side Lift）
  • 3rd March - Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（横拧 Héng Nìng – Horizontal Twist）
  • 10th March - Body Rhythm Elements身韵（头眼手组合– Head, Eyes, and Hands Combination）
  • 17th March - Body Rhythm Elements身韵（晃手Huǎng Shǒu – Hand Shake）
  • 24th March - Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（盘手Pán Shǒu – Hand Twirl、穿手Chuān Shǒu – Hand Through (or Passing Hand）
  • 31st March – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（云手Yún Shǒu – Cloud Hands）
  • 28th April – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（摇臂Yáo Bì – Arm Shake）
  • 5th May – Body Rhythm Elements 身韵（云间转腰Yún Jiān Zhuǎn Yāo – Cloud-Style Waist Turn）
  • 12th May– Body Rhythm Elements身韵（风火轮Fēng Huǒ Lún – Wind and Fire Wheel）

Notice: The first Chinese Classical Dance class on February 17, 2025, will be a trial session. We warmly invite everyone to join and experience the charm of traditional Chinese culture. Please remember to wear comfortable dance shoes and loose-fitting clothing.

Traditional Chinese Painting国画主题
Wednesdays 3-4pm 
126 Mount Pleasant, L69 3GR

  • 19th February - Plum Blossoms国画梅花
  • 26th February -Chinese Painting of Orchid国画兰花
  • 5th March - Chinese Painting of Bamboo国画竹子
  • 12th March - Chinese Painting of Chrysanthemum国画菊花
  • 19th March - Chinese Painting of Peony国画牡丹
  • 26th March - Chinese Painting of Lotus国画荷花
  • 2nd April – Chinese Painting of Hibiscus国画芙蓉
  • 30th April – Chinese Landscape Painting国画山水画
  • 7th May – Chinese Landscape Painting国画山水画
  • 14th May – Chinese Landscape Painting 国画山水画

Notice: The first Chinese Traditional Painting class on February 19, 2025, will be a trial session. We warmly invite everyone to actively participate and experience the charm of traditional Chinese painting.

Language Exchange 汉语角
Wednesdays 4.30-6pm 
126 Mount Pleasant, L69 3GR

Join us every Wednesday during term time to learn about different areas of Chinese culture from food to art to celebrations.

  • 5th February - Chinese New Year Celebrations 新年庆典 - Explore the customs and significance of Chinese New Year.
  • 12th February - Introductions and Greetings 介绍与问候 - Learn how to introduce oneself and basic greetings.
  • 19th February - Dining Out in China 在中国外出就餐 - Practice ordering food and discuss dining etiquette.
  • 26th February - Public Transportation in China 中国的公共交通 - Learn phrases for navigating various transport options.
  • 5th March - Shopping in China 在中国购物 - Role-play shopping scenarios, including how to bargain.
  • 12th March - Chinese Family Values 中国家庭价值观 - Discuss family structures and relationships in Chinese culture.
  • 19th March - Chinese Historical Figures 历史人物 - Learn about influential figures and their contributions to Chinese history.
  • 26th March - Education in China 中国的教育 - Compare educational systems and discuss student life in China.
  • 2nd April -Visiting a Doctor in China 在中国就医-Learn how to describe symptoms and understand basic health-related vocabulary. Discuss differences in Western and traditional Chinese medicine.
  • 29th April - Trends in Chinese Pop Culture 中国流行文化趋势 - Discuss popular music, films, and celebrities.

Tai Chi Classes
Thursdays 12:30-1:30pm
126 Mount Pleasant, L69 3GR

Join us every Thursday between 1st May - 3rd July for Tai Chi with our Tai Chi expert, Master Chen. 

Wushu Classes
Thursdays 4-5pm 
126 Mount Pleasant, L69 3GR

Join one of our weekly Wushu classes between 1st May - 3rd July. Sessions shall focus on learning different Chinese Wushu/Kung Fu basic movements. 

All events are FREE to attend.