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Durham Days 2025 in Chengdu

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8 March 2025 - 8 March 2025

10:00AM - 5:00PM

Gathering at Tianfu Square, Chengdu

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We are pleased to invite you to a Durham Days event in Chengdu.

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In the first week of March, we will be commemorating Durham’s international reach and influence by coming together for Durham Global Week. As part of this celebration, alumni and friends around the world, united by shared experiences and memories of Durham, will get together to celebrate their connection with the University at social events hosted by alumni, for alumni.
The event will include:
  • Cycling Journey: Embark on a cycling adventure from Tianfu Square to Pengzhen, traversing Chengdu's urban and rural landscapes. This activity embodies the "Connection" theme by reuniting alumni in a shared experience, fostering bonds through collaborative travel and mutual support.
  • Teahouse Exploration: Delve into Pengzhen's century-old teahouses, immersing in their rich historical atmosphere. This aligns with the "Culture" theme, as participants engage with teahouse owners and patrons to uncover the evolution and significance of these cultural hubs, which have long served as gathering places for community members.
  • Tea Culture Experience: Sample authentic Sichuan teas, witness tea art performances, and receive a historical overview of Sichuan's tea culture. This further enriches the "Culture" aspect, showcasing the region's unique traditions and offering insights into tea cultivation, processing, and brewing practices.

Gain a deeper appreciation for local culture through hands-on experiences, from cycling through diverse landscapes to exploring historic teahouses and learning about tea traditions.

Create lasting connections among alumni, as shared experiences and discussions about university life and future aspirations foster a sense of belonging and support.

We look forward to seeing you there for a day of great conversation and community.
The event is free to attend and open to guests, but we kindly ask that you register your place to help with planning. Food and drinks will be available to purchase at the venue.
Further information
This event is being organised by the Chengdu Alumni Chapter, which has sole responsibility for the event and any health, safety and insurance measures. Such measures are the sole responsibility of Amy Chu. Whilst Durham University is inspired by the nature of this event, it has requested that participants are clearly informed and/or reminded that participation in this event is solely at each participant’s own risk, and that the University is not responsible or liable in any way for this event or for any accident, injury or other loss that may be incurred in the course of participation in this event. Further, Durham University is only responsible for the content of this event web page and any content on social media channels owned by Durham University, and not for any and all marketing and other publications and materials associated with this event. Durham University has had no oversight or input into such content and thus accepts no responsibility or liability for such content, including any advice or guidance given therein. This is not a Durham University fundraising event and the University will not benefit financially for any participation in the same.

Cycling to Pengzhen, 24km.

Pricing

Free