Spotlight on China

What is Spotlight on China?
Welcome to Spotlight on China 2004. Spotlight on China (24 - 28 September 2004) is a celebration of Chinese culture, business opportunities and the Leeds - Hangzhou partnership.
The festival will take place in Leeds city centre from Friday 24th - Tuesday 28th September and will include a full programme of arts & cultural, commercial, educational, youth and community events:
Be amazed by the colours, sights and sounds of China with street performances by Chinese lion dancers, acrobats, jugglers, magicians and oriental fan dancers in the city centre streets, retail centres and squares. Our partner city of Hangzhou is sending thirty performers to Leeds for Spotlight on China.
Learn how to speak basic Chinese (Mandarin) phrases, understand Chinese culture, customs and courtesies at free introductory language and cultural sessions held by Leeds Metropolitan University's, Centre for Language Study.
Find inner peace by taking part in basic Tai Chi demonstrations in Leeds' city centre squares. What is Tai Chi Chuan? Click here to find out more.
Sample culinary delights: Chinese food will be available at the Mid Autumn Festival, a range of oriental snacks will tempt you at the University of Leeds' festival and Harvey Nichols will be adding an oriental flavour to their menu at the Fourth Floor Café and promotions in the Foodmarket.
Feast your eyes on the rich colours and sumptuous designs of Qing Dynasty textiles at the University of Leeds textile exhibition. Visit the teawares and textiles display opposite the Radisson SAS Hotel, The Light. See Chinese ceramics and furnishings displays at Lotherton Hall and Temple Newsam House.
Soothing oriental melodies by Hangzhou's musicians performed on traditional Chinese instruments, will enchant you at the University of Leeds School of Music's lunchtime music recital and Leeds College of Music's evening concert.
Watch the best in Chinese cinema at Hyde Park Picture House and marvel at the skill of Chinese paintings at Leeds Metropolitan University.
These are just a selection of the exciting events and activities taking place as part of Spotlight on China. Most events are free.