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Moon Lantern Parade
- Date: Sat, 19 Oct 2019, 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Location: Elder Park, Adelaide
Get ready for an afternoon and evening of fun for the whole family! Moon Lantern Parade is back in 2019. The Confucius Institute is going to bring you some free materials to help you craft your own special hand-held lanterns! Bring a picnic rug and enjoy your time with making your own lantern with live music and amazing performances.
Chinese Music Day
- Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2019, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Location: Elder Hall, The University of Adelaide
Sink into a live Chinese music concert, immerse in Chinese cultural history and explore all kinds of traditional Chinese instruments. This interactive incursion captures the hidden treasures of Chinese history, and showcasing a beautiful fusion of western and traditional Chinese music.
Volunteer Thank You Party
- Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2019, 12:00 am
- Location: Level 7, Conference Room, Ingkarni Wardli Building, The University of Adelaide
Our volunteer activities contribute significantly to cultural exchange and positive experiences of residents, visitors and students in South Australia, as well as providing a sense of pride and value in the volunteers themselves. To appreciate our endeavouring volunteers, the Confucius Institute is hosting a Volunteer thank you party with food, games and valuable information for future careers.
2020 Lunar New Year Street Party
- Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2020, 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Moonta Street & Gouger Street, Chinatown, Adelaide
The Confucius Institute will be participating with a stall at the 2020 Lunar New Year Street Party on the 1st of February. Please come by to have your name translated into Chinese calligraphy for FREE! We will also be selling handmade Chinese knotted bracelets, raising funds for the SA Bushfire Appeal.
SA Master String Quintet
- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2020, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Location: Baptist Church
On the 15th of February, we are supporting a music concert raising funds for the SA bushfires. The SA Master String Quintet will bring together a collection of classic movie themes for the audience to enjoy.
University Market Day
- Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2020, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Location: Hub Central at the University of Adelaide
We will be participating with a stall at the University Market Day on the 4th of March. Come along to hear live traditional Chinese music performances, purchase a handmade Chinese knotted bracelet for the SA Bushfire Appeal, or have your name translated into Chinese calligraphy for free!
Online Easter Hunt
- Date: Fri, 10, 12:00 am - Tue, 14 Apr 2020, 3:00 pm
- Location: Online
Please read or listen to this Chinese children’s song and answer the questions to complete the Easter hunt activity. Whoever can answer all three questions correctly wins! Winners will be acknowledged on our Facebook page and contacted with a special certificate. Please remember to submit your answers and your details to WIN.
Live Online Taichi Lesson
- Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2020, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
- Location: Zoom
To help celebrate UN Chinese Language Day, which is designed to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity around the globe, the Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide is holding a live online Taichi lesson via Zoom.
Taichi (太极) is a traditional style of Chinese Kungfu, best known for its many health benefits and contributing to one's overall wellbeing.
China Ready Webinar
- Date: Thu, 7 May 2020, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Location: Zoom
To celebrate UN Chinese Language day, The Confucius Institute at The University of Adelaide together with ACYA (Australia China Youth Association) will be hosting a live webinar featuring several guest speakers who will discuss the relevant aspects of Chinese language, culture, business and study opportunities as they relate to those with a keen interest in China. There will be an opportunity for questions at the end.
Online Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
- Date: Thu, 28 May 2020, 10:00 am - 10:30 am
- Location: Zoom
Paper cutting is one of the oldest folk arts in China. The origination of paper cutting is closely linked to Chinese festivals and customs, expressing happiness and wishes for the future.
Join us for an online paper cutting workshop via zoom, as we create the pattern for the Chinese character "囍". You will also learn more about the history behind Chinese paper cutting and this special characters meaning.
