Organised by the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM), at London South Bank University (LSBU), the 2011 Chinese Wellbeing Roadshow kicked off on 5th Oct 2011. During the first week of the Roadshow, the wellbeing troupe performed to nearly 1,500 audience members in 11 schools.

The 2011 Chinese wellbeing troupe from CITCM at LSBU is made up of talented artists and experienced doctors who come from China. Their rich experience allows them to provide a performance that is suitable for all ages. In the Wellbeing Performance, graceful Chinese dancing and exciting Chinese musical instrumental performances, such as “Suo Na” (a kind of trumpet) and “Tao Di” (a kind of flute) were demonstrated to the schools, along with the Taiji Fan performance which provided the audiences with an opportunity to learn the fan movements. Wellbeing tips were also shared all the way through the performances.

All the children had a wonderful time and Mrs Debbie Lawless, MFL leader from St James the Great Infants School commented: “All the children enjoyed every aspect of the show. The children had a fantastic introduction to the cultural aspects of Chinese traditions.”

Dr Min Liu, Executive Director at CITCM at LSBU said: “Based on our successful experiences running the Chinese Wellbeing Roadshows in 2009 and 2010, we are very delighted to launch the 2011 Chinese Wellbeing Roadshow. Through the Roadshow, Chinese culture and wellbeing are very well introduced to schools and students. What’s more exciting this year, is that we are also working with train stations in London to promote Chinese wellbeing. By the end of October, doctors from CITCM will be promoting Chinese wellbeing at Victoria, Waterloo and Paddington train stations by offering massages and distributing the ‘Health Tips’ leaflets, which incorporates photos and Chinese well being experiences

Students are amazed by the beautiful Chinese Dance

Teachers from St James the Great Junior School are happily learning the handkerchief dance skill