London March events with a Chinese twist.
A roundup of all the best Chinese-related events in London during March. There are art exhibitions, book launches, academic talks, and more available.
Day Dream Exhibition
For contemporary art lovers, this exhibition opens on the final day of February and will run until the 6th of March. Curated by a team of four Chelsea College of Arts graduates from China, this exhibition explores imagination and our understanding of the real world.
When: Until 6th March
Where: 253 Eversholt St, NW1 1BA
Website: https://www.instagram.com/rca_contemporaryartpractice/p/DGgzzr5iOb2
The Sino-Burmese community in post-war Myanmar
A niche talk that sounds very fascinating, this seminar examines the post-war Sino-Burmese community through their Chinese-language writings. The talk is given by Yi Li, the Lecturer in East and South East Asian History at Aberystwyth University.
When: 5:00 – 6:30pm Monday 3rd March
Where: SOAS, University of London
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-sino-burmese-community-in-post-war-myanmar-tickets-1262529241949?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Nushu Women’s Script Calligraphy Workshop
For International Women’s Day, Yi Crafts are putting on a calligraphy workshop hosted by Jiayi Chen founder of The Great Her. It will be about the Nushu Women’s Script, which was developed in Hunan province of China and is used exclusively by Women.
When: 5:30pm Saturday 8th March
Where: Yi Crafts Studio, 60 Neasden Lane
Website: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGVeCxfoDsq/?img_index=1
CBBC’s Two Sessions Debrief
CBBC has invited a panel of leading experts to share their insights following China’s important Two Sessions. The panel includes Su Yue, Principal Economist, Economist Intelligence Unit and Feng Chucheng, Partner, Hutong Research. Their panel will discuss the outcomes from this year’s Two Sessions and provide analysis on the political and economic implications for UK business.
When: 9am Thursday 13th March
Where: Online
Website: https://www.cbbc.org/events/cbbcs-two-sessions-debrief
Between Your Eyes and Mine Exhibition
Perfetti Gallery is hosting photographer Kaishui Yikai Liu’s First Solo exhibition in London, ‘Kaishui Yikai Liu: Between Your Eyes and Mine’, which intimately captures the daily lives and emotional landscapes of Chinese students in the UK.
When: March 14th – March 20th
Where: Perfetti Gallery, London
Website: https://www.instagram.com/perfetti__gallery/p/DGipJ7JN3Zc/?img_index=1
In Conversation with Guo Wei: The Power of Time
Join Guo Wei for an engaging conversation about his book The Power of Time, where he explores the philosophical ideas behind how time influences both personal and professional lives. This virtual event offers an insightful perspective on time management and its significance in modern life, blending Chinese thought with contemporary issues.
When: 6:30pm March 12th
Where: London School of Economics and Political Science
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/in-conversation-with-guo-wei-about-his-book-the-power-of-time-tickets-1248589838819?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
The Cross-Cultural Significance of Home Village: A Talk by Wang Yuewen & Vivian Ni
Wang Yuewen and Vivian Ni will discuss the powerful novel Home Village by Wang Yuewen. The book portrays a rural Chinese village navigating the precarious waters of the early 20th century. Centred around the Chen and Zhu clans and spanning multiple generations, the story unfolds amid the turmoil of the Chinese Civil War and Japanese occupation
When: 11am March 15th
Where: Brixton Library
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-cross-cultural-significance-of-home-village-wang-yuewen-and-vivian-ni-tickets-1259303142599?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
From Silence to Voice: The Bilingual Book Launch of Haha Britain
Join the bilingual book launch of Haha Britain, a powerful exploration of the immigrant experience and the challenges of adapting to British life. The book brings together 42 Chinese authors, reflecting on the joys, struggles, and cultural collisions of life in the UK.
When: 2pm Saturday March 15th
Where: The British Library
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/from-silence-to-voice-the-bilingual-book-launch-of-haha-britain-tickets-1261691917489?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
Insights into Chinese Entrepreneurs
Join us for an insightful exploration of how Chinese entrepreneurs and business communities have evolved since China acceded to the WTO in 2001. The speaker is Li Li who is a Visiting Senior Fellow at LSE’s Department of Government. She has 17 years of experience in international relations, government affairs and NGO management.
When: March 30, 2025
Where: London School of Economics and Political Science
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/insights-into-chinese-entrepreneurs-tickets-1247090744989?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
East Meets West Closing Gala
The East Meets West closing gala is the final show in the New Element Music 2025 spring season. Throughout March they will be performing at churches across London and other cities. The Closing Gala will revisit the most celebrated and audience-acclaimed pieces from the season, bringing together Chinese and Western music.
When: 7pm March 28th 2025
Where: St John the Baptist Church, Holland Rd, London
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/east-meets-west-tickets-1257449117159?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1
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