Our programmes

Seven ways the centre brings people from New Zealand and China together.

International Education Exchange

Exchanges between schools, teachers and students in New Zealand and China, with music education at the centre.

For: Schools, teachers and students
Includes: Masterclasses and workshops with visiting teachers
Study visits for students and teachers
Links between schools in both countries
When and where: To be added
At our events: Masterclass in the rehearsal studio

Whether music education is at the centre of this strand is still to be confirmed.

Festivals, exhibitions and visiting delegations that share Chinese culture in New Zealand and New Zealand culture in China.

For: To be added
Includes: Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival celebrations
Calligraphy and painting exhibitions
Hosting visiting cultural delegations
When and where: To be added
At our events: Lanterns for the Year of the Snake

Concerts, showcases and festivals that put musicians from both countries on the same stage.

For: Musicians from both countries
Includes: Chamber concerts and recitals
International festival showcases
Traditional Chinese instruments such as the guzheng
When and where: To be added
At our events: Amber Quartet: The Art of Collaboration

Young New Zealanders represent their country at international festivals and galas, and learn to lead across cultures.

For: Young New Zealanders
Includes: Representing New Zealand on international stages
Presentation and leadership practice
Friendships with young people in China
When and where: To be added
At our events: 7th Boao International Arts Festival and the 1st Bubble International Arts Festival, China-region showcase

Learning about te ao Māori and the indigenous cultures of China through making, performance and visits.

For: To be added
Includes: Harakeke weaving and other traditional crafts
Shared performance of song and dance
Community visits
When and where: To be added
At our events: Harakeke weaving

Iwi and community partners for this strand are to be added.

Introductions between organisations, enterprises and educators in both countries through forums and delegations.

For: Organisations, enterprises and educators
Includes: Forums alongside cultural festivals
Business and education delegations
Introductions to partners in each country
When and where: To be added

Gatherings, talks and exhibitions that bring Chinese and wider New Zealand communities into the same room.

For: Chinese and wider New Zealand communities
Includes: Community exhibitions and talks
Seasonal gatherings
Volunteering opportunities
When and where: To be added
At our events: Calligraphy and painting exhibition

Students, performers, families and volunteers

See the ways to join the centre, or what has happened at our events so far.

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

Plan an exchange in one of these areas, or bring us a proposal.