Confucius Institute UCC

Confucius Institute of University College Cork

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Happy Chinese New Year 2026 🐎✨

The Year of the Horse begins.

A new season.
A new rhythm.
A new journey forward.
May this year bring you strength in every step,
courage in every challenge,
and joy in every success.

马到成功! 🧧
#ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheHorse

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🚀 Intelligent Pedagogies: The Future of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

📅 Thursday, 29 January 2026
⏰ 9:50–4:30 pm
📍 CACSSS Seminar Room, O’Rahilly Building G.27, UCC

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🐎✨ 2026 Chinese New Year Celebration Is Here! ✨🐎

🎉 Come join us at Cork City Hall on February 8, 2026for a festive celebration of the Chinese New Year!
🎟️ Free and open to all – scan for the tickets!

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New-teacher induction at @UCC ✅ Sharing insights and setting plans for the year ahead. Ready for a new chapter of teaching & cultural exchange in Cork! ✨💚 #UCCConfuciusInstitute

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We proudly hosted the 18th #ChineseBridgeforSecondarySchoolStudents (Irish Region)! Students amazed the audience with speeches, calligraphy, music, kung fu and more—showcasing talent, passion, and cultural connection. A true celebration of language and friendship! 🇨🇳🌍❤️

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Over Easter, 18 Irish students joined UCC Confucius Institute for a two-week cultural & language journey in China! From Shanghai to Suzhou & Hangzhou, they explored language, tradition & connection. 🔥❤️
#UCCCI #StudentExchange #UCCCIEasterCamp #CulturalJourney #ChinaTrip

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Marking #InternationalChineseLanguageDay with a celebration of Tai Chi, wellness, and cultural harmony! ☯️🌱
Through graceful movements and ancient philosophy, we bridged East and West in a day full of vitality, wisdom, and friendship. 💫
#TaiChiAndHealth #CulturalExchange #UCCCI

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Celebrate UN Chinese Language Day with us on April 26!
Join “Tai Chi & Health” for wellness talks & outdoor Tai Chi ✨
🕙 10AM–12PM @ UCC | 🏞 2:30–4PM @ Fitzgerald Park
🎟 Free! Sign up via link in bio or scan the QR code
🌱 Mind, body & culture in perfect harmony!

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Congrats to our UCC Cl students for shining at the 24th Chinese Bridge Competition for Foreign College Students (Ireland Division)!
Special applause to Lin (2nd Prize), Maeve (3rd Prize), and our amazing team & teachers!
Bridging cultures, one word at a time.
#ChineseBridge2025

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During Cork’s 8-day Lifelong Learning Festival, UCC CI hosted a vibrant series of Chinese cultural workshops—calligraphy, dumplings, tea, paper cutting, opera masks & more! A true celebration of lifelong learning and cross-cultural connection. 🖌🥟🫖
#CorkLifelongLearning

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Recently UCC Confucius Institute brought immersive Chinese culture experiences to 3 Irish schools—from calligraphy and paper-cutting to Taichi and opera masks. Hundreds of students joined in with curiosity, laughter, and creativity! 🏫✨
#CulturalExchange #IrishSchools

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What a month! From parades to school visits, workshops to tea ceremonies—Chinese culture came alive across Cork and beyond with UCC CI! Stay tuned for more! ✨❤️
#UCCConfuciusInstitute #CulturalExchange #ChineseCulture #Cork #UCC

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🎉🎊 A fantastic #ChineseNewYear2025 celebration at Marina Market with over 1,000 attendees! 🇨🇳🇮🇪 Huge thanks to our honored guests, and to Marina Market for hosting, and everyone who made it unforgettable! 🎆🏮 Wishing you joy, prosperity & success in the Year of the Snake! 🐍✨

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🐍✨ Celebrate Chinese New Year 2025 at Marina Market, Cork! ✨🐍

📅 Jan 25, 2025
⏰ Anytime between 11AM – 4PM
📍 Giraffe Hall, T12 YX76
🎉 Free for all – no tickets needed!

🌟 More Information:
https://t.co/sGbmM8nshS

#ChineseNewYear2025 #YearOfTheSnake #CorkEvents 🎊

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As 2025 begins, UCC Confucius Insitute sends our warmest wishes! 元旦 (Yuán Dàn) marks a fresh start, bringing hope and new beginnings. May your year be filled with peace, joy, success, and health. 🎆🕊️🌟❤️ Cheers to 2025! 🎉✨ #HappyNewYear #YuanDan #NewBeginnings #PeaceAndJoy

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🎄 Wishing you a Merry Christmas & a bright 2025 from UCC Confucius Institute! 🎁

🌟 May joy, love, and success fill your days, and dreams guide your way. ❤️✨

Have a wonderful holiday season! 🎉

#ChristmasWishes #HappyNewYear

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🎨🏫 UCC Confucius Institute brought Chinese culture to Coláiste An Phiarsaigh! TY students explored calligraphy ✍️, blow-painting 🌸, and TaiChi 🧘‍♀️, discovering the beauty of Chinese traditions. 🌟 More cultural events to come - stay tuned! 🎯 #ChineseCultureonCampus #UCC

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Experience the charm of Traditional Chinese Medicine! 🌿✨ UCC CI’s community event brought TCM to Cork with live acupuncture, cupping, massage demos, and an inspiring lecture. 🤝🌍 A day of wellness, culture, and connections between China & Ireland! ❤️ #TCM #CommunityEvent

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Oct 30, UCC CI hosted “Friendship Through Chess” at ORB! Students dove into the world of Go, Gomoku, Chinese Checkers, Pitch-pot & card games 🃏🎲, sharing laughter, learning, and cultural stories. 🌏❤

#UCCConfuciusInstitute #CulturalExchange #ChineseGames #DiscoverChina #UCC

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🎬✨ The 2024 Cork Chinese Film Week wrapped up on Oct 26, bringing Chinese cinema to UCC! Hosted by UCC Confucius Institute, the event showcased five films across genres, immersing audiences in Chinese culture and celebrating 45 years of China-Ireland relations. 🍿🇨🇳🇮🇪