About us

Our name is taken from Confucius or 孔子 Kongzi, the famous early educator and thinker (551 to 479 BC). Confucius emphasised that an ideal society could be achieved through education and moral persuasion, as opposed to relying on laws and punishments. He also recognised the value of the family and kinship relations, friendship, and respect for elders and teachers. Confucius's teachings were eventually adopted by powerful emperors and, as a result, had an enormous effect on Chinese society through the ages. In the late 20th century, Confucius and his ideas were rediscovered as symbols of enduring value and significance.