China Now in Scotland is part of CHINA NOW - the largest festival of Chinese culture ever in the UK - launches in February 2008, with a series of high-profile events to mark the beginning of the Chinese New Year. In Scotland the programme is supported by the Scottish Government and co-ordinated by the Confucius Institute for Scotland in the University of Edinburgh.
CHINA NOW is a showcase of art, design, cuisine and culture, science, business and technology, education and sport - shining a spotlight on the very best of modern China to forge international connections and unite and inspire communities. The festival was originally conceived by the business community and has support and commitment from a wide range of organisations and individuals. Backed by the Scottish Government and with the endorsement of Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Chinese Premier Wen Jia Bao.
If you want to organise an event, make an offer or know of an event or activity which is open to the public which could be part of China Now in Scotland, please go to www.chinanow-inscotland.org.uk and add the event details.
If your event is community focused you may be eligible for a small support grant. You can check this out by going to the download section of the site www.chinanow-inscotland.org.uk/downloads.php.
For further information please email: info@chinanow-inscotland.org.uk
