Visit of Prof. Yan Haishang to the Confucius Institute – 1st September
The Confucius Institute at University of Colombo was honored to host a visit from prof. Yan Haisheng, Police Consular of the Chinese Embassy in Colombo Sri Lanka. The Consular was greeted by the Senior Professor. Lasantha Manawadu, Dean – Faculty of Arts, Professor Wimal Hewamanage, Director of the Confucius Institute and Mr. P.M.S. Bandara, Deputy […]
Call for Application for BFSU Online Chinese Immersion Summer Camp – 2022
To celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Sri Lanka, Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) will hold an online Chinese summer camp for Sri Lankan Chinese learners from September 13 to September 22, 2022. This summer camp aims to promote cultural communication and exchanges and to build a platform for Sri Lankan students to improve their Chinese language skills, […]
Road to Chinese: Light Day Salon 2022 – 14th August
The Confucius Institute at University of Colombo gave a hand to Chinese language undergraduates on the experience of Chinese culture “Road – to – Chinese : Light Day Salon” on 14th Aug 2022. 46 undergraduates from the University of Colombo were actively consulted by Sri Lankan lectures and Chinese experts from the Confucius Institute at University […]
Inauguration of the Chinese Language Training Programme for Sri Lanka Police Academy – 6th July
The Inauguration Ceremony of the second batch of the Chinese Language Training Program for Police Academy was held at National Police Academy, Aththidiya Wing on 6th July 2022, with the participation of Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Mr. Yan Haisheng, the Police Counsellor, Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Mr. […]
Awarding Ceremony of the 21st “Chinese Bridge” Competition – 20th June
The Awards Ceremony of the 21st “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for undergraduates in Sri Lanka was successfully held on 20th of June 2022 at the board room, Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo under the patronage of his excellency Mr. Qi Zhenhong-Ambassador, Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka, Senior Prof. H.D. Karunarathna-Vice Chancellor of University […]
Chinese Cultural Counsellor visited the University of Colombo – 10th June
Mr Zhang Yingbao, Chinese Cultural Counsellor of Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and Mrs. Li Qingyui, First Secretary paid a visit to the Confucius Institute at University of Colombo (CIUC) and met the Vice-Chancellor Snr. Prof. H.D. Karunarathne. on 10th June, 2022. He extends his warm welcome while the two parties exchanged views on educational […]
Inauguration Ceremony of Chinese Language Beginners Course for University Staff 2022 – 08th June
Inauguration Ceremony of Chinese Language Beginners Course for University Staff will be held on 8th June 2022 with the participation of Senior Professor Lasantha Manawadu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, from 4.30 p.m. onwards via Zoom. CIUC initiated the program for faculty development by offering Chinese Language courses for all staff in UoC.
Chinese Traditional Dragon Boat Festival 2022 – 04th June
The Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu Festival) is a traditional Chinese festival to commemorate the famous Chinese loyal officer Qu Yuan (Chu Yuan). The festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar and it is also called the double fifth festival. Since CIUC is providing opportunities to experience Chinese […]