2-4pm - Mooncake seal carving with Manchester Confucius Institute

Join us for an interactive workshop where we will be making mooncake seals using carrots and potatoes. Suitable for families. Alternative options available for younger children.

2–2.10 pm – Chinese bamboo flute performance with Chinese Music Classroom

Short performance on the dizi (Chinese bamboo flute), followed by a brief, child-friendly introduction to the instrument.

2.10–2.35 pm – Participatory music activity with Chinese Music Classroom

Join us for a simple group activity inspired by Kodály approaches and led by a Chinese music specialist using rhythm, clapping, call-and-response and easy pentatonic patterns. Designed for children and families of all abilities, no previous musical experience required.

2.35–3.50 pm – Mid-Autumn Festival craft activity with Chinese Music Classroom

Relaxed drop-in craft activity, where children and families can make small handheld Mid-Autumn lanterns featuring moon and Jade Rabbit designs to take home with them.

3.50–4.00 pm – Musical close

Short bamboo flute performance and informal sharing of some of the lanterns made during the afternoon.