Confucius Institute events

Published: 29 August 2016

Coming up: Nankai Choir Recital, Chinese Costume Lecture and Cixin Liu book signing.

The Confucius Institute has several exciting events happening in October.

Choir Recital

On 5 October we are delighted to welcome the award winning Nankai Choir to give a performance of Chinese music and folk songs.

  • Date: 5 October 2016
  • Time: 7pm - 9pm
  • Location: University Chapel

To book your tickets please go to: Choir Recital 

Chinese Costume Lecture

On 10 October, we are delighted to welcome back crowd favourite Mr David Rosier to give a talk on the informal costume and dress of the Qing Dynasty.

This lecture will also beautiful original textile samples from the Qing Dynasty.

  • Date: 10 October 2016
  • Time: 6pm – 8pm
  • Location: Sir Charles Wilson Building

To book your free tickets and to see the full lecture synopsis, please go to: Dressing to Impress

 Cixin Liu Talk & Book Signing

On 13 October, we will be welcoming celebrated science fiction writer, Cixin Liu to Glasgow. He will give a talk on 'The growth of Science Fiction writing in China' and take audience questions, as well as signing copies of his new book, 'Deaths End' which is the final instalment in the award winning 'Three Body' trilogy.

Please note: This event will be in Chinese, with English translation.

  • Date: 13 October 2016
  • Time: 6pm - 8pm
  • Location: John Smiths bookshop, University of Glasgow.

To book your free ticket, please go to: Cixin Liu

Chinese Classes

We will also be running our Chinese Language classes in September, for more details on these please go to: Chinese Classes 2016

We look forward to welcoming you to our events.

Confucius Institute


First published: 29 August 2016

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