Durham Chinese School Joins Forces with All Sectors to Create a Cultural Masterpiece
On February 21, 2026, the entire city of Durham was immersed in the grand atmosphere of the official Year of the Horse celebrations. As a core participant in this annual event—co-hosted by the Durham County Council, Durham University, and other partners—Durham Chinese School demonstrated its deep community roots and brand influence through multi-dimensional social and cultural interactions.
On the day of the festival, all eyes were on Durham city centre as traditional parades and various cultural displays attracted thousands of citizens. The Headteacher, Mr Haoyang Liu was invited to the historic balcony of the Durham Town Hall, standing alongside several county government officials and guests to overlook the spectacular parade. This high-profile interaction is not only a traditional highlight of the celebration but also reflects the local government’s high recognition of Durham Chinese School’s central role in community cultural development. In the subsequent official ceremony held at the Town Hall, Mr Liu joined county officials and university senior management for a Chinese tea tasting. In a formal yet warm atmosphere, they shared the profound essence and harmonious philosophy of Chinese tea culture.
Another highlight of this year’s celebration was the charity bazaar supported by Associated British Foods (ABF). All proceeds from the bazaar will be dedicated to supporting various cultural and educational initiatives at Durham Chinese School. This collaborative model between enterprises, government, and community schools signifies that Chinese cultural activities have deeply integrated into the operational framework of local mainstream society, forming a positive philanthropic ecosystem.
The celebrations reached a climax at the Durham Town Hall, where guests from all sectors watched a cultural performance presented by the Durham Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA). At the performance venue, the elegance of traditional instruments complemented the brilliance of ethnic costumes, drawing continuous applause from the audience and fully demonstrating the exceptional artistic achievements and youthful vitality of the Chinese student community.
As indicated by the official posters, the 2026 Durham Chinese New Year Celebration was not only a cross-cultural festive gathering but also a model of multi-party cooperation and common prosperity. Durham Chinese School will continue to serve as a solid bond connecting the Chinese community with mainstream British society, consistently delivering cultural influence with an international perspective and community spirit while promoting Chinese heritage.
杜伦郡官方春节庆典圆满落幕：杜伦中文学校与各界携手共谱文化华章
2026年2月21日，杜伦市全城沉浸在马年官方庆典的宏大氛围中。作为此次由杜伦郡政府、杜伦大学等联合主办的年度盛事的核心参与者，杜伦中文学校在多维度的社交与文化互动中展现了深厚的社区底蕴与品牌影响力。
庆典当天，杜伦市中心万众瞩目，传统巡游与各项文化展示吸引了数以千计的市民参与。刘浩洋校长受邀登上杜伦市政厅（Town Hall）的历史性阳台，与多位郡政府要员及嘉宾并肩俯瞰巡游盛况。这一高规格的互动不仅是庆典的传统亮点，更体现了地方政府对杜伦中文学校在社区文化建设中核心地位的高度认可。在随后于市政厅举行的官方活动中，刘校长与郡政府官员及大学高层共同品鉴了中国茶艺，在严谨而不失温润的氛围中，分享了中国茶文化的博大精深与和谐理念。
本次庆典的另一亮点是得到了英联食品（ABF）鼎力支持的慈善义卖活动。义卖所得善款将专项用于支持杜伦中文学校的各项文化教育事业。这种企业、政府与社区学校的联动模式，标志着华人文化活动已深度融入当地主流社会的运作体系，形成了良性的公益生态。
庆典在杜伦市政厅进入高潮，各界嘉宾共同观看了由杜伦中国学生学者联谊会呈现的文艺汇演。演出现场，传统乐器的雅致与民族服饰的绚烂交相辉映，台下掌声经久不衰，充分展示了华人学群在艺术领域的卓越造诣与青春活力。
正如官方海报所示，2026年杜伦中国新年庆典不仅是一场跨文化的节日欢聚，更是多方协作、共荣发展的典范。杜伦中文学校将继续作为连接华人社区与英国主流社会的坚实纽带，在传播中华文化的同时，持续输出具有国际视野与社区情怀的文化影响力。