What we’re about
Welcome to the Auckland Chinese Language & Culture Exchange! Our group is founded with the goal of fostering a vibrant community where individuals can come together to explore and appreciate the richness of Chinese languages and cultures.
We are looking forward to meeting anyone who has a keen interest in language learning and cultural exchange. Whether you are looking to learn Chinese and understand Chinese culture or wishing to improve your English and connect with locals, this group is for you!
Whether you're intrigued by the language or captivated by the cultural festivities, we're here to connect and explore together. Join us for bi-weekly gatherings, where language meets tradition, and friendships bloom. Mark your calendars for cultural festivals and indulge in culinary adventures as we discover Auckland's best Chinese restaurants together.
Join us on this exciting journey of language and cultural exploration in the heart of Auckland!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 【Movie Night】 Kaili Blues 路边野餐 (Free Entry)Ellen Melville Centre, Auckland
This event is co-hosted with the Auckland International Film club. Follow the film club on Facebook and Instagram to be part the growing community!
Bi Gan is often regarded as the Chinese filmmaker most likely to become the next great master of cinema.
A decade ago, at just 26 years old, he directed his first feature film — and it quietly shook the international film world. Kaili Blues left critics around the globe in awe, with many drawing comparisons to auteurs like Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tarkovsky.
What he delivered was a poetic, dreamlike journey unlike any other. At the heart of the film lies a breathtaking 41-minute long take that seamlessly weaves together past, present, and future. It draws the viewer into a hypnotic, stream-of-consciousness experience where time feels fluid and reality blurs into memory.
Of course, not everyone embraced it. Some found it too obscure, too difficult to follow. And that’s fair — this is not a film that hands you easy answers. It asks for patience, attention, and openness.
So no, I can’t promise you’ll love it. But I can promise it will offer something rare — a cinematic experience that feels truly different.
Location: Ellen Melville Centre, 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1000
Date and Time: Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Fee: Free entry!
