A showcase of Hong Kong’s new design talent will kick off a series of events in London to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Lawrence Lee, the Chairman of Hong Kong Executives Club (HKEC) who co-organise the event explained: The event will showcase Hong Kong’s creativity, vibrancy […]
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Explore Hong Kong’s diverse musical landscape in Central London this summer
From 7th to 28th July 2017, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council will present, for the first time in London, the Hong Kong Music Series in several prestigious venues Poised to provide a thrilling exploration of the cultural history and musical present of Hong Kong, the series aims to present the creative, thriving dynamism […]
Asian art collection from the estate of Maurice Collis
John Nicholson’s will be offering a private collection of more than 200 Lots from the estate of Maurice Collis, who started collecting when he was in Burma during the 1920s and ’30s. He worked as an administrator in the Indian Civil Service for over two decades, when it was part of the British Empire. Maurice […]
The Future Perfect – Leaving China for Argentina
El futuro perfecto TRAILER from nele wohlatz on Vimeo. The Future Perfect is a story of translation and transition, following 17-year-old Xiaobin as she moves between countries and languages, developing a new identity in the process. Determined to gain independence from her family, Xiaobin has left China for Argentina – a country where she does […]
David Henry Hwang’s Chinglish at Park Theatre
“The first rule of doing business in China is also the last. Always bring your own translator.” Daniel, an American, wants to open up China for his business. There are only three things standing in his way: he can’t speak the language, he can’t learn the customs, and he’s falling in love with the one woman he […]
Prestigious Chinese orchestra to give first UK tour to celebrate 60th anniversary
One of China’s most prestigious orchestras, the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra, undertakes its first UK tour under the baton of its esteemed Music Director, Long Yu, hailed by The New York Times as ‘the Chinese Karajan’ and the ‘Titan’ of China’s Western classical music scene. Since its founding in 1957, the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra has become […]
Major exhibition by acclaimed Chinese artist Zhang Enli
Firstsite, Colchester, presents Gesture and Form, a major solo exhibition by acclaimed Chinese artist Zhang Enli. The presentation marks the start of the gallery’s year-long focus on identity; a key component of Zhang’s artistic practice, from his depictions of commonplace objects, such as cardboard boxes, to his observations of the ordinary rituals of everyday life. […]
Education and training exports seen as key to successful Anglo-Chinese relations
Exporting education and training services to China will be in the spotlight at the latest Bristol and West of England China Partnership Pow Wow in April. Hosted by Burges Salmon, the popular networking event will be attended by Universities, Colleges and Training suppliers as well as businesses with an interest in trading with China. Donna […]
Halcyon Gallery will exhibit Artist Wang Tingxin – Courtyard of the Soul
When feelings of joy, happiness, sadness or despair came upon me, I ran to the waterfront and shared laughter or tears with the sky and the sea. My soul attempts to echo Nature,’ Wang Tingxin Halcyon Gallery is to put on the unique exhibition of Wang Tingxin, a Hong Kong based artist who combines the ideology […]
Asia House Fair: A pop-up selling unique items returns for its 9th year
The annual Asia House Fair, a pop-up bustling colourful bazaar selling unique items from across Asia, returns for its ninth year in March 2017. The Fair will take place at Asia House in Marylebone from Thursday 16 March until Sunday 19 March. The Fair will feature over 30 stalls selling unique and unusual items that […]