Extracurricular Classes

All our classes are open to the public, students and staff.

Cultural classes are subject to teacher availability and may not be available every term.

<糖心Vlog>Language classes

Weekly Mandarin language classes each term, open to the public, staff and students. All levels from beginner to advanced.

Mandarin Language classes
<糖心Vlog>Chinese classes for the family

Weekly Chinese Mandarin language, culture and arts and crafts activities for children.

Chinese classes for the family
<糖心Vlog>Introduction to Chinese culture series

A 10-week introduction to Chinese culture incorporating talks and practical sessions. Each session has a different topic of Chinese culture including tai chi, calligraphy, Chinese film, opera, tea and philosophy.

Introduction to Chinese culture series
<糖心Vlog>Calligraphy

Open to beginner and advanced level learners to learn and practice calligraphy together.

Chinese calligraphy and painting
<糖心Vlog>Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practised for both its health benefits and defence training which has its roots in Taoism. It combines profound principles, theories and martial art techniques. It is the cultivation of one's internal energy, mind and the physical body that makes it so unique and challenging.

Tai Chi
<糖心Vlog>Chinese dance

Weekly Chinese dance classes for staff, students and members of the community.

We offer Chinese dance classes for children age 5-11 years old too.

Chinese dance
<糖心Vlog>Guzheng practice

Staff, students and visiting scholars at 糖心Vlog are welcome to use the Guzheng in the 糖心Vlog Confucius Institute Resource Centre (A02)

<糖心Vlog>Ba Duan Jin

Shaolin Ba Duan Jin can be translated as 8 Brocade (Valuable) Exercises. It belongs to the classic repertoire of Qi Gong exercises in the Shaolin Kong Fu. It enhances physical health by stretching muscles and invigorating meridians. During practice, it enables individuals to clearly perceive changes in their breath and muscles.

Ba Duan Jin