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Fortnightly Roundup May 14

chinese lantern

Welcome back to our Fortnightly Roundup. Our team have worked hard over the last few weeks...

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New HSK Chinese proficiency testing standards announced

Great Wall in Autumn

Welcome back to our fortnightly roundup, after what has actually been 3 weeks. Last week the university had a closure period, so we were unable to bring you our roundup at the scheduled time... 

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Last chance to register for next weeks programs

Qingtuan chinese food

For all who celebrate, we hope you had a fantastic Easter break, and Qingming Festival, both of which fell on April 4 this year. This weeks image above is of food commonly eaten during the Qingming Festival called Qingtuan 青团 

We would also like to remind you that next week...

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Public Webinar Announced: Making a Career Out of Language and Cultural Studies

Usnisa Palace, Nanjing

Welcome to our Fortnightly Roundup. We have a few exciting things to announce in this newsletter as part of our upcoming UN Chinese Langauge Day celebrations...

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Fortnightly Roundup 12 March 2021

xiamen city

Welcome to our Fortnightly Roundup. Chinese Conversation Corner is now in its second week. In last Friday's class, we celebrated International Women's Day by sharing the story of Zhang Guimei, a woman who dedicated her life to helping educate girls from lower socio-economic families, with the hope that education can lift them out of poverty...

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Happy Lantern Festival!

rice dumpling soup

Happy Lantern Festival to all our subscribers. Today is the 15th day on the Lunar calendar and it holds a special meaning for Chinese families...

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The Lunar New Year celebrations continue Saturday

Lunar new year street party poster

The Lunar New Year celebrations continue this Saturday with the annual Chinatown street party on Gouger Street from 11:30 am - 9:30 pm. We will have a stall featuring calligraphy and a quiz where participants can win prizes for correctly answering questions. There will also be other activities, delicious food and entertainment. There is something for the whole family so be sure to come along and immerse yourself in the cultural festivities. 

A reminder also our Children's Chinese Poetry Class and Chinese Conversation Corner will resume shortly. Further information on these two programs can be found below

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Happy Lunar New Year 2021

lunar new year banner

We would firstly like to wish all those who are celebrating the Lunar New Year a happy, safe and prosperous year of the Ox... 
 

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Check out these exciting events for Lunar New Year, as well as some fantastic new programs

chinese lantern

Welcome to a new year and the first Friday Roundup of 2021! We hope you all had a fantastic holiday break and are keeping safe and well. 

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Last Friday Roundup for 2020, wishing you all a lovely holiday break

xmas card

Welcome to the last Friday Roundup for 2020. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout the year, either by attending our events, engaging in our online content, or even by simply reading this newsletter each week...

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