Culture and society
Since its founding, the association has been actively contributing to spreading Chinese culture in the Netherlands. Because China is rich in history, diversity and is culturally very exciting.
As an association, we have many a member who takes us to different elements of that rich culture. We have an eye for tradition, but certainly also for modern and new forms of expression. We also cover social issues such as aging and offer extensive coverage of travelogues.
The VNC also sees itself as a platform for other organizations that play a role in spreading Chinese culture. If you have an interesting cultural topic or event, please contact us at info@vnc-china.nl
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Survey participants wanted – thesis ‘Sense of Belonging’
Hello, my name is Louisa and I study Urban Studies at Leiden University. The goal of my thesis research is to understand the factors that influence ‘Sense of belonging’. I focus on Dutch people with Chinese descent, between the ages of 18-30 who live in the Randstad. If you recognize
Where a Small Restaurant Excels
VNC China Dining Club Visits Little Asia by Astrid Bouwman A restaurant in Rotterdam North, where tram 6 stops almost right at the doorstep. The name ‘Little Asia’ suggests a modest establishment. In terms of capacity, that’s true – it seats about 30 people. Large posters of the Hong Kong
The Cinematic World of Director Lau Kek-Huat
ChinaNU+ in conversation about The Waves Will Carry Us by Marilou den Outer On April 12, The Waves Will Carry Us served as the closing film for the annual CinemAsia festival. In a single sentence, it is the story of an ethnic Chinese family in Malaysia. However, it is a
Hong Kong Art shines at KunstRAI
by Im Fong Liu This year, the KunstRAI in Amsterdam presents a special tribute to Hong Kong’s vibrant art scene. Although the two cities may not seem comparable at first glance, the connection arises naturally: both are trading hubs where international influences and local traditions constantly intertwine. Within the global
Bronze and tingling tongues at Chen Jia Yan
by Astrid Bouwman The eighth edition of the dining club, March 12, 2026, took place for the first time outside the Randstad, below the rivers, in Eindhoven. Given the place where the participants lived, we could have gone even further south, as far as Maastricht, because that is where a
Wushu-talent (10) from The Hague headed to World Championships in Tianjin
10-year-old Liam Samsuria from The Hague is the Dutch champion Wushu and has been selected for the Dutch National Wushu Team. At the end of March 2026, he will represent the Netherlands at the World Junior Wushu Championship in Tianjin, China. Liam has been practicing this traditional Chinese martial art
An unexpected combination: tea and cheese
by Simone Prak Today I was out early for the Tea and Cheese Pairing, organized by VNC. The location was the Verhalenhuis Belvédère in Katendrecht, the first Chinatown in Europe. The pairing was provided by tea sommeliers Joyce van der Zalm and Ameing Tang. Four authentic Chinese teas and four
Ten years of filming – “one long therapy session”
Documentary filmmaker Julie Ng on ‘Meer dan Babi Pangang’ by Marilou den Outer Currently screening in cinemas is the documentary ‘Meer dan Babi Pangang’ by Julie Ng. She grew up in a restaurant-owning family in Brabant; her parents emigrated from Hong Kong in the seventies. Julie found herself caught between
China NU almost half a century old, part 9
by Jaap Post If you have been a member of VNC for some time, you undoubtedly still have a pile of magazines lying around, the China NU. A beautiful magazine, in which a wealth of information can be found. For ChinaNU+, Jaap Post reads them all again in the run-up
Upcoming events
Events
List of events in Photo View
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5 special screenings of “More than Babi Pangang”
18 May - 9 June -
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Table tennis camp Shanghai with Bettine Vriesekoop
26 July @ 08:00 - 8 August @ 17:00 -
Unique VNC Group Tour through China with the theme Healthy Living
10 October @ 08:00 - 24 October @ 17:00
