The China Cultural Center in Copenhagen held a two-day program at Ørestad Plejecenter from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, giving residents an opportunity to experience Chinese film, tea culture, calligraphy and silk-wrapped flower making. The event was held under the theme “Chinese Culture in the Community—Discover China, Experience China.”

FILM

The program began on Aug. 31 with a screening of the Chinese film Hi, Mom. The film gave residents a glimpse of everyday life in China and prompted conversation after the screening. The story moved many in the audience.

TEA

Activities continued the following day with a presentation on Chinese tea. Center staff spoke about the history of tea culture, the six main categories of Chinese tea and traditional tea etiquette. A tea ceremony demonstrated how tea is served to guests and shared among friends in China. Teatime, a local tea company, also introduced a selection of modern tea drinks, showing how long-standing traditions are finding new forms in contemporary life.

CALLIGRAPHY

Residents also tried Chinese calligraphy. After watching a demonstration, they learned how to hold and guide the brush before writing characters of their own. For many of the Danish participants, it was their first encounter with the art form. The exercise offered a close look at the structure of Chinese characters and the rhythm of brushwork.

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

Another workshop introduced chanhua, the traditional craft of making silk-wrapped flowers. With step-by-step guidance from the instructor, residents wrappResidents also tried Chinese calligraphy. After watching a demonstration, they learned how to hold and guide the brush before writing characters of their own. For many of the Danish participants, it was their first encounter with the art form. The exercise offered a close look at the structure of Chinese characters and the rhythm of brushwork.ed and wove silk threads into small flowers. They compared their work as they learned the skill, and the room soon filled with conversation and laughter.

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Over the two days, the program gave the local Danish community a closer look at Chinese culture through film, demonstrations and hands-on activities.