Try the traditional craft of Chinese knotting with Bangor University’s Confucius Institute and turn a simple cord into a meaningful handmade decoration.

Discover how Chinese knots are used in celebrations and homes to express good wishes, and learn why red is associated with happiness and good fortune. Follow a guided demonstration to fold, loop and gently tighten your cord into a decorative knot symbolising peace and safety.

Take home your creation as a personal keepsake or a thoughtful gift.