Author: Jiarui Liang
Sunderland Restaurant Week is running until Sunday (March 23), featuring over 50 restaurants offering exclusive vouchers. Organised by Sunderland BID, the event showcases a variety of local and international cuisines. Visit the Sunderland BID website to get your vouchers and enjoy great deals! Jiarui Liang went along to get a taste of proceedings.
The Pavilion at Keel Square in Sunderland, home to one of the UK’s largest digital screens, has launched a year-long event showcasing works by world-renowned artists. Councillor Beth Jones shared her vision for the venue as part of Expo Sunderland. Artist Dominic Harris spoke about showcasing his works, while creative director Doddz elaborated on the […]
The Royalty Theatre, established in 1925, is marking its 100th year. Run by volunteers in Sunderland, it’s just staged Noël Coward’s ‘Private Lives’, directed by Corinne Kilvington. She told Spark’s Jiarui Liang about the important role the Royalty and its hardworking volunteers continue to play in the city’s arts scene.
Students at Sunderland University are set to learn the martial art of Chinese kung-fu, taught by a professional instructor from the UK Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu, Lion & Dragon Club. Jiarui Liang reports.
Students at Sunderland University are celebrating the Chinese New Year – the Year of the Snake – later this week. Jiarui Liang reports.
SEVENTEEN, the acclaimed 13-member K-pop group, celebrates its 9th anniversary in 2024 with ambitious plans to expand its global reach. The group launched their 2024 world tour, RIGHT HERE, on October 12 at Goyang Stadium, South Korea, featuring performances from their latest album, SPILL THE FEELS. SPILL THE FEELS, SEVENTEEN’s 12th mini-album, includes the title […]
South Tyneside’s annual Winter Parade will light up the streets on Friday, December 6, from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. In partnership with The Cultural Spring, the South Tyneside Winter Parade invites everyone to enjoy a magical evening showcasing the highlights of this year’s Christmas events. The parade starts at Ocean Road towards the seafront […]
The Chinese, Malaysian, and Indonesian Societies’ Speed Friendmaking event encouraged student connections on November 11 at Sunderland’s CitySpace. C.I.Y Food Store provided soft drinks and speciality snacks, including vegetarian-friendly choices, for the event participants. To encourage social interaction, organisers provided topic note boxes to help participants initiate conversations. As they enjoyed the special snacks, they also […]
