2024 Chinese New Year Gala Unfolds the Year of Dragon at LSBU

The Spring Festival (aka Chinese New Year) was celebrated in Edric Theatre at LSBU on 7 February. The magnificent show by the performance team of the Confucius Institute for TCM brought festivity to the LSBU community.

This major event was opened by Prof Deborah Johnston, Deputy Vice-Chancelor of LSBU, who thanked the Confucius Institute for their hard work during their busy Chinese New Year roadshow period. The professional performers then presented a captivating feast of dancing, martial arts, and music, frequently supported by a lovely panda mascot. The gala showcased Chinese art and culture, the harmonious interplay between dancers and martial artists, and collaboration between Chinese and western musical instruments. The audience so thoroughly enjoyed the show that they stayed behind afterwards to thank the performers and to take photos with the panda.

A total of 15 lucky viewers won prizes, kindly contributed by LSBU Active, South Bank Students’ Union and the Engagement and Wellbeing Team. All prizes centre around health and wellbeing, to encourage people to stay active and healthy for better physical and mental health. Fitness Manager Mr Daniel Campbell, Prof Deborah Johnston, and Engagement and Wellbeing Adviser Ms Daniela Pantica selected and awarded the winners.