New Zealand InternationalCultural and EducationalCommunication Centre
Award recipients on stage at the 7th Boao International Arts Festival

Where New Zealandmeets China

NZCE connects students, artists and communities in New Zealand and China through education, performance and cultural exchange.

About us

The New Zealand International Cultural and Educational Communication Centre brings young performers, artists, teachers and communities from both countries together, on stage, in the classroom and at festivals.

More about the centre

  1. A singer performing beside a grand piano in a rehearsal studio
    Masterclass in the rehearsal studioSingers and musicians worked through repertoire around the piano.
  2. A dragon lantern lit up in daylight
    Lanterns for the Year of the SnakeDragon, snake and Monkey King lanterns for the Lunar New Year and the Lantern Festival.
  3. A visitor studying paintings on the gallery wall
    Calligraphy and painting exhibitionArtists, guests and the community met among the works for a talk and a group photograph.

Key project

The 2027 gala openson 23 January 2027

Invitation to the Young China · 2027 National Children’s Spring Festival Gala

Details

Event
Young China · 2027 National Children’s Spring Festival Gala
Dates
23–26 January 2027
City
Beijing
Our role
Authorised programme organiser: promotion and putting forward performances
Authorised by
Organising Committee of the National Children’s Spring Festival Gala
Period
4 September 2026 – 26 January 2027
Letter no.
20260904

Enquiries open once our contact details are published.

Also in preparation: Centenary Commemoration, Young Leaders and 100 Stories. Details will be announced. All key projects

Partners

Educational institutions

Angelis Music Academy

Cultural organisations

Organising Committee of the National Children’s Spring Festival Gala

Boao International Arts Festival, China-region showcase

Open to new partners

We would like to work with government agencies, universities, businesses, and community and iwi groups.

Become a partner

Past events

All events
A young pianist performing at the China-region showcase
A young pianist at the Boao China-region showcase, 2025
Young performers walking the red carpet with New Zealand flags
On the red carpet with New Zealand flags, Boao 2025
A long dragon lantern glowing at night
The dragon lantern at night, Lanterns for the Year of the Snake
Guests by a Christmas tree at an end-of-year gathering
The end-of-year gathering
A young singer performing in a long blue dress
A young singer in the Boao showcase, 2025
Musicians gathered in a rehearsal studio
Musicians at the rehearsal studio masterclass
Award winners and teachers with certificates and trophies

Take part, or work with us

Take part

Students, performers, families and volunteers

Perform on stage in New Zealand and China, learn from visiting teachers, help at events or join as a member.

Get involved

Work with us

Schools, universities, cultural bodies, businesses, government agencies, and community and iwi groups

Plan an exchange, sponsor a programme or bring us a proposal. We reply in English or Chinese.

Enquiries open once our contact details are published.

A group of young performers with event lanyards