This is a moon gate, a feature of many beautiful Chinese gardens. Its words of peace are from Dr Lee Kai Hung, one of this gallery’s many benefactors, they remind us that the road to peace begins with dialogue.

With whom will you speak to begin a shared journey to peace?

China’s Emperor Kangxi used Confucian principles of leadership, respect, and harmony to unite his country and bring about peace. Given to him for his 60th birthday, this scroll shows the people of Beijing united in happy celebration.

If it’s your birthday today, Zhù nǐ shēngrì kuàilè! (Happy Birthday!)

Chinese legends say this beautiful animal was the magical steed of the hero Jiang Ziya. He brought peace to China by defeating the evil King Zhou.

A symbol of good fortune, the critically endangered Milu deer, or si bu Xiang, was reintroduced to China from the UK. Good fortune indeed!

Qi is a universal force believed to maintain balance and harmony in our lives. Feng shui is an ancient Chinese practice that helps Qi energy flow. Imagine Qi as a dragon flowing like sunlight through our world.

Take a deep breath, and let it flow out. How can we guide this dragon to help us find inner peace?

Building bridges is vital for peace. In the romantic Chinese folktale, the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, magpies create a magical bridge each year so that the star-crossed couple can be reunited for one day.

If you look at the stars tonight, think about with whom could you build bridges.

On rainy days you’ll see lots of these around Manchester, but this one has a moving story of friendship. Given as a heartfelt gift during World War I, this shows how love and understanding can flourish even in times of tragedy and hardship.

Who would you give a gift of peace? And what would you give?