CHINA NOW

CHINA NOW, the UK’s largest ever festival of Chinese culture, launched in 2008 to coincide with the Chinese New Year and continues through to the end of July and the opening of the Beijing Olympics. With over 1000 events nationwide, CHINA NOW will showcase the very best of modern Chinese society and culture advancing the public’s understanding of China and capturing the attention of the UK. The festival programme features a wide range of cultural projects and performances encompassing art, design, cuisine, culture, science, business, technology, education and sport. CHINA NOW aims to advance the public’s understanding of China and forge strong relationships between artists, cultural leaders, schools, businesses and communities between the two countries.

With the Beijing Olympics this year and the World Expo in Shanghai in 2010, China is playing an increasingly important role internationally. China has the biggest population in the world and the fourth largest economy. By 2040, China is expected to have the largest economy in the world.


 Festival Buzz

"A rare opportunity to debate first hand with those involved in the great issues of our time."
Chris Rapley, director, Science Museum