The colourful creature danced its way around the Elgin college as it hosted the cultural event, Discover China in Scotland.

It was opened by Shi Yufeng, the assistant Chinese consul from Edinburgh, who was joined by local schoolchildren to enjoy a series of activities.

As well as demonstrations of the Chinese ribbon dance, there was music and art on show. Beauty therapy staff and students who visited China in March were on hand to demonstrate some of the massage and beauty techniques they learned during their visit.

The event provided an opportunity to sample Chinese food and view displays of modern costumes. Chinese students who have been learning English showed some of their own work.

School pupils had a chance to try their hand at Chinese writing and making replica Olympic torches or masks in the wake of the Beijing event, with members of the Scottish Highlands & Islands and Moray Chinese Association (SHIMCA) helping to lead the activities.

Making friends with the dragon are pupils from Mortlach Primary during their visit to the Discover China in Scotland event. NS

The China Now in Scotland programme is supported by the Scottish Government and co-ordinated by the Confucius Institute for Scotland, and seeks to inform and inspire people in Scotland about a country whose influence in the world is growing exponentially, and to create a lasting legacy which will see closer links forged between the two nations.

China Now in Scotland celebrates contemporary China in the classroom and the boardroom, in gardens and galleries, and in theatre and cinema. A series of 800 events are taking place across Scotland, featuring a cast of artists, footballers, singers, business professionals, educators, scientists, musicians and dancers.

f.mcpherson@northern-scot.co.uk

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