The “Gambling Concern Group (GCG)” was set up in 2012 and is led by a group of passionate Chinatown community leaders and an alliance of community organisations which include the Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC), Christian Centre for Gambling Rehabilitation (CCGR), Chinese Church in London (CCIL), Oasis in Chinatown, BC Project and Nikki Lee. […]
The Chinese Community Gateway (CCG) is a London based charity set up by Jonathan Phan and James Tam. Its aims are to create a sense of Chinese community in Britain by running fun social events, raise funds for worthwhile causes in the UK and in China and promote Chinese culture for all. Nee Hao Magazine’s […]
Aimed at raising awareness about domestic violence, “Behind Closed Doors” is the first short film on the subject directed to the Chinese community in the United Kingdom. The short film is part of Chinese Information and Advice Centre’s (CIAC) End Violence Against Women’s project and funded by St. James’s Ward Councillors through the Westminster City […]
Tim Lee’s large-scale ink drawings and paintings on rice paper are, at a first glance, tightly bound with the visual aesthetics of Chinese painting, while simultaneously referencing elements of traditional European art. The conflation of these visual cultures is unsurprising: Lee is a British artist of Chinese descent. But the work does not just amount […]
Yuǎn Zhìmíng, the contemporary philosopher and scholar, will be discussing the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures – 道(the Way), from his unique perspective. This eye-opening cultural talk will be hosted at the London School of Economics on Tuesday 17 September 2013. Yuǎn Zhìmíng has directed topical and documentary video series such as China’s Confession, […]
‘As Time Goes By — London Chinatown’ is one of the objectives of the London Chinatown Oral History Project. With support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Project encourages the learning of Chinese heritage and its multi-faceted approach has provided many channels for participation and discovering the history of London Chinatown. Narrator: DAVID CHEUNG Music: […]
Photos: Sam Cheng Superstar actor and film producer Simon Yam, a massive football fan, hopes to bring the Hong Kong All Stars football team to play at Cardiff City’s Premier League ground for a charity match one day. He said this after visiting the newly promoted side’s stadium by helicopter, 10 days ago with his […]
Chineasy allows people to learn to read Chinese easily by recognising common characters through simple illustrations. Behind the charming and engaging illustrations, the entire system is based on a rather complex programme designed by University of Cambridge graduate ShaoLan Hsueh. Born in Taipei and now living in London, ShaoLan is an entrepreneur, investor, writer, traveller […]
The annual Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival hosted by the Chinese Information and Advice Centre (CIAC) will be held at the House of Lords on Thursday, 19th September 2013. A traditional afternoon tea will be served at the Cholmondeley Room and Terrace between 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm including a rich selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones […]
Once again, Bristol will play host to Europe’s largest ballooning event, an amazing spectacle and FREE event for the whole family from 8th – 11th August 2013. Over 150 hot air balloons will take off from Ashton Court Estate at dawn and light up the skies at night with evening glows with fun activities on the […]