Chinese New Year

2023 marks the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. Chinese New Year in Edinburgh has become the largest celebration of its kind in Scotland. Since its inception in 2019, it has been coordinated by Edinburgh Tourism…

Creative dried flower workshop host by HelloArt x Cambridge Satchel Company. Guided by florists Charlotte & India, you’ll learn how to create a stunning, sustainable dried flower vase arrangement using a variety of beautiful dried…

The performance of the ballad tells of how Hua Mulan replaced her aging father to serve the country, disguised herself as a man, fought bravely in the army, and eventually reunited with her family. Date:…

New pop-up exhibition in Edinburgh Central Library explores the connections between British and Chinese communities and culture, inspired by the current British Library Exhibition.  This pop-up features artwork from British Born Chinese artist Sarah Kwan,…

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions are excited to be celebrating Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rabbit. We’re lighting up our building red for the duration of the festival, so look out…

The video will explain the 12 zodiac animals in China and share some Chinese legends about the rabbit.  It will also introduce the folk customs when the Chinese people welcome the Chinese New Year. The…

We are delighted to once again welcome musicians from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics to bring a selection of musical pieces including traditional Chinese folk music and choir performances to celebrate the Chinese New…

Come and celebrate Lantern festival by making sweet dumplings (Tangyuan) and lanterns. The Chinese believe that the round shape of the Tangyuan symbolise family togetherness. The lanterns have a good meaning of people letting go…

The Scotch Whisky Experience, at the top of the Royal Mile, will be lit red to mark Chinese New Year. Don’t forget to check out our online shop for Chinese New Year gift ideas!

To celebrate Chinese New Year 2023 we are inviting all visitors to The Edinburgh Dungeon between 22nd January to 5th February to post a Dungeon photo with the hashtag #CNYEdinburgh & #edinburghdungeons on Facebook or…

The Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh offer a diverse programme of evening classes for the general public to enjoy learning Chinese. This winter, we are delivering our evening language classes in…

Chinese calligraphy is one of the earliest and most important visual art forms in China. Many people are fascinated by the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and brush painting. Apart from the regular language classes, our…