The dragon boat festival (端午节 duān wǔ jié) is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar (June 22nd in 2023). But what is it, where does it originate, and how is it celebrated? Find out the answers to these questions and spend a fun afternoon doing festival themed activities at our workshop!Read on to find out more.
You might know how the Chinese New Year begins. But what do you know about how it ends? Celebrate the final day of Spring Festival the traditional way, with sweet dumplings (tangyuan), lanterns and riddles!Please note: Due to the current epidemic situation this event may be changed or cancelled at short notice. Please contact us for the latest information.
The Year of the Rabbit arrives on January 22nd 2023, and over 1.5 billion people will celebrate around the world! But what is the lunar new year? How do Chinese people celebrate it? And what is the significance of the Year of the Rabbit?Join Cultural Keys every Thursday evening in January for a fascinating presentation series answering all these questions and more! We cover everything you need to know about the Spring Festival, how you can join in the celebrations, and what to look forward to in the Year of the Rabbit!
Chinese sugar art - sugar blowing and sugar painting - has been a staple folk art at markets and fairs for hundreds of years. Both can technically be eaten but nowadays are just bought for fun! Want to try this for yourself? Come join us on November 13th and learn how to use sugar to create beautiful pieces of edible art in a workshop suitable for the whole family!
Lanterns are one of the most iconic symbols of China. You probably know the round red fabric lantern, but have you seen the other type, which is hexagonal and framed with ornate carved wood and painted paper panels? This is a palace lantern! Join Cultural Keys for a workshop where you'll learn how to make traditional Chinese palace lanterns with an experienced teacher!