Chinese Culture Week 2025 Concludes with Global Spotlight

Record-breaking engagement and international recognition mark a triumphant finale in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, UK — AUG 2025 — The curtain has fallen on Chinese Culture Week 2025, marking a triumphant conclusion to a week of cultural brilliance and international collaboration.

During the event, global search volumes for “Chinese Culture Week” surged dramatically, while related hashtags reached over 150 million reads on Weibo, sparking widespread discussions across social media.

The festival received extensive coverage from leading international media outlets including People’s Daily and Nouvelles d'Europe, amplifying its global visibility and reinforcing its growing international impact.

A Grand Opening with Distinguished Guests

The Opening Ceremony of Chinese Culture Week 2025 welcomed an extraordinary gathering of distinguished guests from civic, cultural, and international communities.

Among those in attendance were The Right Honourable Robert Aldridge, Lord Provost of Edinburgh, and the Lord Provost’s Consort, who joined the celebrations alongside Her Royal Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet of Eti-Oni, Royal Patron and International Cultural Ambassador of CCW 2025.

Also present were Ms Sheila Collins, Deacon of the Incorporation of Candlemakers of Edinburgh; Mr Alex Wallace, former Head Teacher of James Gillespie’s High School; and representatives from Edinburgh City Council, VisitScotland, Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG), Wikipedia UK, and Perth and Kinross Council, including local councillor Mr Andy Chan.

Their participation underscored the event’s growing significance as a platform for global cultural dialogue, community engagement, and intercultural collaboration.

Lord Provost of Edinburgh (left) with Her Royal Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet of Eti-Oni (right).

Celebrating Culture, Creativity, and Connection

Under the theme “Our Culture, Our Voice,” this year’s Chinese Culture Week presented a dynamic fusion of traditional and contemporary Chinese art forms — from music, theatre, and dance to exhibitions and educational exchanges. Each program reflected the diversity, innovation, and vitality of modern Chinese culture while fostering meaningful cross-cultural connections.

A Global Stage for the Future

As Chinese Culture Week 2025 draws to a close, its success has cemented the event’s reputation as one of the most influential cultural showcases in the UK. With continued support from government bodies, cultural institutions, and international media, X Star Production aims to expand its global partnerships and bring more outstanding Chinese productions to audiences worldwide.

Chinese Culture Week has once again proven that culture transcends borders — inspiring dialogue, understanding, and friendship through the universal language of art.