Bridges to China
中國之橋 中国之桥
Exploring the connections between China and Northern Ireland, celebrating the significance and influence of the Chinese community and heritage in Belfast
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About the Project
Bridges to China brings people together to explore the long connections between China and Northern Ireland, and the important role of the Chinese community in Belfast.
The project draws on the knowledge and experience of Northern Ireland’s long‑established Chinese community to explore a remarkable collection of Chinese objects that once had very little documentation or public attention. These objects help share stories of memory, migration and identity, and open new ways to understand Chinese heritage and its significance in Northern Ireland.
Chinese community members contributed cultural knowledge, personal stories, meaningful objects and creative work. Their voices and experiences are at the heart of the project, celebrating the rich cultural tapestry woven by the Chinese community in Northern Ireland.
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Bridges to China is a partnership between the Chinese Welfare Association, Queen’s University Belfast, National Museums NI and AvilaMedia. Working together, the project creates new connections between past and present, tradition and creativity and between cultures.
Precious Stories, Treasured Objects
Precious stories
First-person accounts exploring identity, belonging and the many ways the Chinese community has shaped Belfast.
Treasured Objects
Connections across time through artefacts chosen by participants
Shared Heritage
Workshops, conversations and creative engagement that build understanding and strengthen cultural links.
