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SUMMARY:Tanabata Festival: Make a Wish Wind Chime
DESCRIPTION:Jul7Tanabata Festival: Make a Wish Wind ChimeWhen:7 July 2026 18:00Where:Dear Asia Aldgate Tower \nClick the BOOK TICKET button below to reserve your spot via our Eventbrite listing.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegisterSubmitting form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a fun way to experience Tanabata \, a traditional Japanese festival that blends mythology\, making wishes under the stars.\n\n\n\nThis celebration is a fun way to experience Tanabata (七夕)\, a traditional Japanese summer festival that blends mythology\, customs\, and making wishes under the stars. \n\n\n\nJoin us to celebrate the Tanabata Star Festival\, a centuries-old tradition inspired by the romantic legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi – two celestial lovers separated by the Milky Way\, who are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh night of the seventh month. On this night\, it is believed that wishes written on Earth are carried up to the stars and may come true. \n\n\n\nAcross Japan\, Tanabata is marked by vibrant bamboo decorations\, colourful paper wishes\, and gentle summer breezes that carry hopes into the night sky. It is a festival that celebrates longing\, connection\, and the beauty of dreaming beneath the stars. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience: \n\n\n\n🎋 Stories & Traditions: Discover the legend of the star-crossed lovers and how Tanabata has been celebrated for centuries through poetry\, festivals\, and bamboo wish trees \n\n\n\n📝 Wish Writing Ritual: Write your own wishes on colourful paper strips\, following a cherished Japanese custom where hopes and dreams are hung on branches and offered to the stars \n\n\n\n🎐 Summer Crafting: Create and decorate your own traditional Japanese wind chime\, a symbol of summer that produces soft\, calming sounds in the breeze\, paired with your personal wish to carry your intentions into the wind \n\n\n\n🍡 Seasonal Flavours: Enjoy a selection of Japanese-inspired snacks while immersing yourself in the festive summer atmosphere \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of the event\n\n\n\n\n7th July  \n\n\n\nTime: 6pm – 7pm \n\n\n\nWhere:  Dear Asia Aldgate Tower\n\n\n\nWho: All are welcome! \n\n\n\n £30 (Free for our students)\n\n\n\nWhat’s included? Treats\, drinks\, writing your wishes on beautiful Japanese paper\, make your own wind chime \n\n\n\n\nRegisterSubmitting form\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a Dear Asia Student\n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nYou must be a current student to attend the event free(required)\n Yes No\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n				\n					\n				\n				 Send RSVPSubmitting form\n		\n		\n		\nΔ\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultural introduction\n\n\n\nTanabata (七夕)\, or the Star Festival\, is a traditional Japanese celebration based on the romantic legend of Orihime and Hikoboshi\, two stars separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh month. \n\n\n\nOver time\, this celestial story became a cherished cultural tradition in Japan. People celebrate by writing wishes on colourful paper strips called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo branches\, believing their hopes are carried to the stars by the summer breeze. \n\n\n\nBlending myth\, nature\, and seasonal beauty\, Tanabata is a festival of wishes\, connection\, and hope under the night sky. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to hire us? \n\n\n\nBespoke event for you! \n\n\n\nDear Asia is a London-based event organiser specialising in creative workshops celebrating Asian cultures. With years of experience\, our team excels at hosting engaging events for groups of 15-60 people in your office. We’re passionate about what we do\, but our capacity is limited. If you’d like us to run an event for you\, visit this page for more details and get in touch! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhire us for your event
URL:https://events.dearasia.co.uk/2026/tanabata-festival-make-a-wish-wind-chime/
LOCATION:Dear Asia Aldgate Center\, 2 Leman Street\, London\, E1 8FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafting Workshop,Festive Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T180000
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SUMMARY:Chinese Valentine’s Day: Qixi Festival & Perfume Pouch Making
DESCRIPTION:Aug19Chinese Valentine’s Day: Qixi Festival & Perfume Pouch MakingWhen:19 August 2026 18:00Where:Dear Asia Aldgate Tower \nClick the BOOK TICKET button below to reserve your spot via our Eventbrite listing.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBook ticketSubmitting form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nQixi (七夕节)\, often known as the Chinese Valentine’s Festival\, is a celebration of love\, longing\, and timeless devotion inspired by one of China’s most beautiful legends.\n\n\n\nIt tells the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl\, two lovers separated by the Milky Way who are allowed to meet only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. \n\n\n\nIn the spirit of Qixi\, a romantic festival celebrating love and connection\, fragrant perfume pouches (香包\, xiāng bāo) make a meaningful handmade gift for loved ones. Filled with aromatic herbs \, these small sachets are believed to symbolise affection\, protection\, and good fortune. In this experience\, you’ll create your own perfume pouch\, blending fragrance and design into a personal charm to share with someone special\, carrying your heartfelt wishes and blessings. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience: \n\n\n\n🌙 Learn the Festival Story: Discover the story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl and how their once-a-year reunion became one of China’s most enduring love festivals \n\n\n\n🧵 Perfume Pouches Making: Make your own perfume pouch (香包\, xiāng bāo)\, symbolising love\, protection\, and good fortune \n\n\n\n🥠Asian Treats : Enjoy a selection of Asian snacks and drinks \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of the event\n\n\n\n\n19th August  \n\n\n\nTime: 6pm – 7pm \n\n\n\nWhere:  Dear Asia Aldgate Tower\n\n\n\nWho: All are welcome! \n\n\n\n £30 (Free for our students)\n\n\n\nWhat’s included? Treats\, drinks\, take home your own perfume pouch\n\n\n\n\nbook ticketSubmitting form\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a Dear Asia Student\n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nYou must be a current student to attend the event free(required)\n Yes No\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n				\n					\n				\n				 Send RSVPSubmitting form\n		\n		\n		\nΔ\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultural introduction\n\n\n\nQixi (七夕节)\, often known as the Chinese Valentine’s Day\, is a traditional festival rooted in the romantic legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. According to the story\, the two lovers are separated by the Milky Way and allowed to reunite only once a year on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month\, when the stars are said to align across the night sky. \n\n\n\nOver time\, this celestial tale has become a cultural expression of love\, longing\, and devotion. Qixi is associated with themes of connection and heartfelt wishes\, and is traditionally marked by storytelling\, seasonal celebrations\, and handmade expressions of care and affection.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to hire us? \n\n\n\nBespoke event for you! \n\n\n\nDear Asia is a London-based event organiser specialising in creative workshops celebrating Asian cultures. With years of experience\, our team excels at hosting engaging events for groups of 15-60 people in your office. We’re passionate about what we do\, but our capacity is limited. If you’d like us to run an event for you\, visit this page for more details and get in touch! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhire us for your event
URL:https://events.dearasia.co.uk/2026/22113/
LOCATION:Dear Asia Aldgate Center\, 2 Leman Street\, London\, E1 8FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafting Workshop,Festive Celebration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260922T180000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Mooncakes Tasting & Lantern Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sep22Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration: Mooncakes Tasting & Lantern Making WorkshopWhen:22 September 2026 18:00Where:Dear Asia Aldgate Tower \nClick the BOOK TICKET button below to reserve your spot via our Eventbrite listing.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nbook ticketSubmitting form\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival through taste\, craft\, and tradition\, take home your own lantern as a glowing symbol of hope and reunion.\n\n\n\nCelebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)\, a traditional Chinese festival that honours the full moon\, family reunion\, and the beauty of the autumn season. Rooted in centuries of stories and symbolism\, it is a time for gathering\, sharing\, and reflecting under the brightest moon of the year. \n\n\n\nMooncakes are traditionally shared as symbols of unity and togetherness\, while tea is enjoyed in quiet appreciation. Lanterns also play an important role in the festival—glowing decorations that light up homes and streets\, symbolising hope\, joy\, and reunion as people come together to admire the full moon. You will have the chance to create and take home your own lantern. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Experience: \n\n\n\n🌕 Festival Stories: Discover the legends and cultural meanings behind the Mid-Autumn Festival\, from moon mythology to themes of reunion and gratitude \n\n\n\n🥮 Mooncakes & Tea: Enjoy traditional mooncakes paired with fragrant tea\, experiencing a beloved festival pairing that celebrates sharing and togetherness \n\n\n\n🏮 Lantern Making: Create and decorate your own Mid-Autumn lantern\, inspired by traditional designs that are lit and carried to celebrate light\, unity\, and seasonal change \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails of the event\n\n\n\n\n22nd September  \n\n\n\nTime: 6pm – 7pm \n\n\n\nWhere:  Dear Asia Aldgate Tower\n\n\n\nWho: All are welcome! \n\n\n\n £30 (Free for our students)\n\n\n\nWhat’s included? mooncake tasting with tea\, make your own lantern to take home\n\n\n\n\nbook ticketSubmitting form\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are a Dear Asia Student\n\n\n\n← Back Thank you for your response. ✨\n\n\n					\n						\n							\n							\n						\n						\n						\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n										\n										\n									\n									\n										\n										\n									\n								\n							\n						\n						\n							\n								\n									\n									\n										\n									\n									\n									\n								\n							\n						\n					\n				\n\n\n\n\nName(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nEmail(required)\n\n \n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n			 \n	\n\n\n\n\nYou must be a current student to attend the event free(required)\n Yes No\n			\n				\n					\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n				\n					\n				\n				 Send RSVPSubmitting form\n		\n		\n		\nΔ\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCultural introduction\n\n\n\nThe Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated during the autumn full moon\, symbolising reunion\, gratitude\, and togetherness. Observed on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month\, it is a time when families and friends gather to admire the moon and celebrate the beauty of the season. \n\n\n\nOne of the festival’s most recognisable traditions is the sharing of mooncakes\, round pastries that symbolise unity\, completeness\, and reunion. Tea is often enjoyed alongside them as families come together for evening gatherings beneath the moonlight. Lanterns also play an important role in the celebration\, illuminating homes and streets with warm light as symbols of hope\, joy\, and good fortune. \n\n\n\nRooted in centuries of folklore and seasonal customs\, the Mid-Autumn Festival remains one of the most cherished celebrations in Chinese culture today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to hire us? \n\n\n\nBespoke event for you! \n\n\n\nDear Asia is a London-based event organiser specialising in creative workshops celebrating Asian cultures. With years of experience\, our team excels at hosting engaging events for groups of 15-60 people in your office. We’re passionate about what we do\, but our capacity is limited. If you’d like us to run an event for you\, visit this page for more details and get in touch! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhire us for your event
URL:https://events.dearasia.co.uk/2026/mid-autumn-festival-celebration-mooncakes-tasting-lantern-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Dear Asia Aldgate Center\, 2 Leman Street\, London\, E1 8FA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Crafting Workshop,Festive Celebration
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