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š Celebrating UN Chinese Language Day
š Celebrating UN Chinese Language Day, a vibrant Chinese language and culture event was held on April 20 at Elementary School āVanco Prkeā in Å tip, hosted by the Chinese Embassy in North Macedonia, with the Confucius Institute at UKIM providing organizational support....
We are pleased to share an upcoming lecture hosted by the Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts:
šĀ āGenres of Classical Chinese PoetryābyĀ Dr. Igor Radev š Ā April 7, 2026 |Ā šĀ 13:00šĀ Amphitheatre of MANU, Skopje Classical Chinese poetry is one of the oldest and most refined literary traditions in the world, with a history spanning over two millennia. This lecture...
š¢ 2026 āChinese Bridgeā Chinese Proficiency Competition ā North Macedonia
āChinese Bridgeā is a prestigious international Chinese language competition that brings together learners from around the world to showcase their language skills and understanding of Chinese culture. For over 10 years, the Confucius Institute at UKIM has proudly...
Confucius Institute at UKIM Launches Chinese Courses in Ohrid
On March 14, 2026, the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje (UKIM) officially launched its first Chinese language and culture courses in Ohrid at the University for Information Science and Technology āSt. Paul the Apostle.ā The program...
š Confucius Institute at UKIM Showcases Chinese Culture at International Slavic University in Sveti Nikole
A team from the Confucius Institute at UKIM participated in a cultural evening celebrating the Chinese New Year at the International Slavic University in Sveti Nikole. The event was attended by the Ambassador of the Peopleās Republic of China to North Macedonia H.E....
Exploring the Introduction of Chinese Language Courses at International Slavic University
On March 2, Prof. Liao Wei, Co-Director of the Confucius Institute at UKIM, visited the International Slavic University in Sveti Nikole. The visit was facilitated by Mr. Ljupcho Malenkov, President of the MacedonianāChinese Friendship and Cooperation Association....
Confucius Institute at UKIM Showcases Chinese Culture at NOVA International School Spring Festival Event
On February 24, 2026, a Chinese Spring Festival celebration was jointly organized at NOVA International School in Skopje by the Embassy of China, NOVA International School, and the Confucius Institute at UKIM. H.E. Ambassador Jiang Xiaoyan delivered opening remarks on...
Confucius Institute Holds Chinese New Year Gala at UKIM
On February 14, the Confucius Institute at UKIM hosted its Chinese New Year Gala at the Faculty of Philology, celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming the Year of the Horse. Approximately 200 guests attended the formal cultural program, including students,...
šø Confucius Institute at UKIM at the 2025 Charity Bazaar
The Confucius Institute at UKIM brought a vibrant showcase of Chinese culture to this yearās International Charity Bazaar, attracting visitors with calligraphy name cards, traditional painting, paper-cutting, and cultural souvenirs that quickly became crowd favorites....
Confucius Institute at UKIM Successfully Hosts the Second YCT Exam of 2025
On 23 November 2025, the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University successfully organized this yearās second Youth Chinese Test (YCT).YCT is an international standardized exam that evaluates the Chinese language ability of young learners. Ten students...
Ambassador Jiang Xiaoyan Visits the Confucius Institute at UKIM
On November 4, 2025, H.E. Jiang Xiaoyan, Chinese Ambassador to North Macedonia, visited the Confucius Institute at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. She was warmly welcomed by Directors Prof. Liao Wei and Prof. Vlatko Stoilkov. During the meeting, both...
Strengthening Educational Exchange in Makedonski Brod and Prilep
On October 21ā22, the Chinese Director of the Confucius Institute, Prof. Liao Wei, visited the Municipality of Makedonski Brod and met with Mayor Mr. Zharko Risteski. He also visited St. Kliment Ohridski Primary School in Makedonski Brod and Kocho Racin Primary School...
Confucius Institute at UKIM Brings Chinese Culture to Bitola and Skopje Schools
From September 28 to October 4, 2025, the Confucius Institute at UKIM organized a series of Chinese cultural presentations at three primary schools āĀ Kiril i MetodijĀ andĀ Kole KaninskiĀ in Bitola, andĀ Jan Amos KomenskiĀ in Skopje. Students enjoyed an introduction to the...
Sofia Mirkovska, representing North Macedonia, is taking part in the 24th āChinese Bridgeā Chinese Proficiency Competition for High School Students in China!
Her journey started in Beijing, where she explored the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace, and experienced traditional Chinese culture through various activities. After that, she traveled to Tianjin, where the competition is being held. So far,...
2025 āChinese Bridgeā Competition North Macedonia Final Successfully Held
On May 11, the 2025 āChinese Bridgeā Chinese Proficiency Competition ā North Macedonia Final ā was successfully held at the Faculty of Philology, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje. Twenty-six students from the Confucius Institute at UKIM took part in the...