In support of the Hong Kong Government’s global “Study in Hong Kong” campaign, the Chinese Language Centre and Confucius Institute of Hong Kong at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University co-hosted the “Discover Chinese New Year: 2026 Spring Festival and Lantern Festival Cultural Experience” on 26 February 2026.
International students gathered at the Hong Kong Confucius Institute to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and traditions. Through a series of interactive activities—including Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting art, Hanfu try-ons, language games, and festive refreshments—students explored the rich heritage of the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival.
Ir Professor Mui Kwok Wai, Dean of Students at the Student Affairs Office; Dr. Gao Xiaoping, Director of the Chinese Language Centre; and Dr. Lu Qiaomei, Director of the Confucius Institute of Hong Kong, attended the celebration, engaging with international students and sharing in the joy of these traditional festivals.
International students gathered at the Hong Kong Confucius Institute to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and traditions. Through a series of interactive activities—including Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting art, Hanfu try-ons, language games, and festive refreshments—students explored the rich heritage of the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival.
Ir Professor Mui Kwok Wai, Dean of Students at the Student Affairs Office; Dr. Gao Xiaoping, Director of the Chinese Language Centre; and Dr. Lu Qiaomei, Director of the Confucius Institute of Hong Kong, attended the celebration, engaging with international students and sharing in the joy of these traditional festivals.
