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    China Town Food Crawl (Lantern Festival Edition)

    China Town Gate Gerrard Pl, London W1D 5QJ

    Come join us for this Chinatown Food Crawl - Red Lantern Festival special edition. On Feb 05 is the Chinese Red Lantern Festival 元宵节 (yuánxiāo jié), when China Town will be decorated with beautiful lights and lanterns. In this Food Crawl, we will take you to all the best places that we recommend, and all of the dishes that we recommend. You will also meet others students who also study in Practical Mandarin and fall in love with Chinese food just like you.

    £8

  • Sunday Asian Film Club

    130 Shoreditch Highstreet 130 Shoreditch Highstreet, London, United Kingdom

    Are you a fan of Asian movies or Korean series?

    With the rise in popularity of Asian-directed films as well as Korean dramas and Japanese animations, this club is aimed to provide you an introduction to the exciting world of Asian cinema. It would also be an opportunity for you to watch the movie with other Asian film enthusiasts. Our club would screen award-winning Asian movies as well as shows recommended by our Korean, Japanese and Chinese team members. We also want members to share their other passions and to provide a space for people to express their love for these films that have resonated or fascinated us.

    The movies will be handpicked by our expert Asian team members. Title will be announced two weeks before the event.

  • Spring hiking Box Hill London Social gathering

    Spring Hiking（踏青）@ Box Hill

    Waterloo Station Waterloo Rd, London, United Kingdom

    The spring is finally here! In Chinese culture, people like to go on a big hike during solar terms（节气）like 清明 (tombing sweeping festival), or 谷雨. It’s the time to appreciate the beautiful fresh blossom after the spring rain, and enjoy the warming weather after a long winter.  

    We are inviting you to join us for a hike in London’s famous Box Hill hiking route. You will meet our teachers and fellow students, we’ll stretch our legs, practice your Mandarin in a beautiful scenery.

  • Fun Day Out at Hyper Japan – The UK’s Biggest J-Culture Event

    Olympia London Hammersmith Rd, London, United Kingdom

    Hyper Japan fuses traditional and contemporary Japanese culture showcasing music, food and history as well as anime, manga, technology and much more!

    It has been running since 2010 and has become the UK’s largest Japanese Culture event. Join us to experience the colourful culture from the other side of the world in London!

  • chinese mahjong game

    Mahjong Workshop

    Do you know how to play Mahjong? It’s the Chinese dominos game that you might have seen on TV or in the movie. There must be a reason why it’s so popular in Asia. Well, we can only think of one – it’s fun!

    Come and join us for a fun Saturday afternoon, playing Mahjong and having social drinks with many other people for language exchange or cultural talks.

    We will teach you how to play Mahjong if you are new to the game. The whole demonstration of how to play will be 30mins. Then you can play with other players on your own.
    If you are a master already, you can get teamed up with an advanced group to engage in a more serious game. If you arrive earlier or later, doesn’t matter, talk to other people around the Mahjong table, they are most probably fellow students or other languages enthusiasts.

    It's also free! Book to secure your space now!

  • Chinese Hotpot

    Single Day Hotpot

    Central London

    Singles' Day is a holiday celebrated in China on Nov 11. Unmarried people commemorate the occasion by treating themselves to gifts and presents, leading Singles' Day, or Double 11 as it's also known.

    So this year’s single’s day, we are arranging a heartwarming hot pot party for everyone! If you are single and would like to meet people, or you just want to make some new friends, this event is for you! Hot pot in winter is also heartwarming and cosy – perfect for this date!

  • language school christmas party

    Year End Christmas Party

    Aldgate Tower 2 Leman Street, London, United Kingdom

    After a year of eventful studies, we would like to bring along our community to share a few glasses of bubbly and talk about their learning journey, or anything really.

    We recognise how valuable our unique community is, because they are the Londoners who are active in life and active in minds, they are culture lovers and world travellers.
    So mark your calendar, come and share a drink or two with us.

    At the end of the evening, there will be 2 lucky draws (the best comes in two), for a £300 worth of courses tuition.

  • chinese lantern festival chinatown food crawl

    Lantern Festival Chinatown Food Crawl

    Chinatown 16-17 Wardour St,, London, United Kingdom

    The Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Lanterns, representing hopes and dreams, are released into the night sky, creating a spectacle of vibrant colors and positive energy.
    There's no better place than China Town to celebrate this with hundreds of lanterns decoration as we invite you to a special Lantern Festival Chinatown Food Crawl! In this Food Crawl, we will take you on a food tour to sample the best snacks/ dishes and take you to the hidden gems only Asian know in China Town.

  • KPop KDrama Pop quiz night with soju cocktail

    KPop & KDrama pop quiz with Soju Cocktail

    DA Aldgate Centre 2 Leman St, London, United Kingdom

    Are you a KPop or KDrama fans? Get ready to immerse yourself in the worlds of K-Pop and K-Drama at our Pop Quiz Night! Join us for an evening of music, drama, and a dash of competition, all while sipping soju and learn how to make soju cocktail. You will have a chance to win a Korean language course worth £300!

  • japanese forest bathing walk

    Summer Oak trail walk – the practise of Japanese Shinrin-yoku

    Epping Forest London, United Kingdom

    Event Invitation Discover the secrets of ancient oaks, breathe in the crisp summer air, and listen to the melodies of woodland creatures. Epping Forest is a former royal forest on the border of Essex and Greater London. This ancient woodland is home to everything from grassland to heath, rivers, ponds, and wildlife, making it perfectly...

  • Summer picnic with kimbap

    DA Summer Social – Park Picnic with Gimbap

    As the sun paints the skies blue with warmth, we invite you to embrace the summer vibes at our summer park picnic with Korean gimbap! Join us for an afternoon of laughter, connection, and the delightful flavors of Korean cuisine in the heart of nature.

  • Double Eleven Korean BBQ

    Double Eleven Single’s Day Korean BBQ

    Event Invitation Double Eleven, also known as Single's Day, originated in China is celebrated on November 11th (11/11). The date was chosen because the number "1" resembles a single person standing alone, making it the perfect symbol of being single! Originally a fun way for students to embrace their single status, Single's Day has since...

  • xmas party in london

    Dear Asia Christmas KFC Party

    Join us for a festive celebration at our Christmas KFC Party! Experience a unique Japanese-style Christmas with delicious KFC, snacks, drinks, and exciting games with prizes. After a year of hard work, it’s time to relax and celebrate your achievements in true holiday spirit.

  • karaoke social

    Karaoke Night Social: Your Glastonbury Moment

    Central London

    This June, as Glastonbury Festival takes the stage with unforgettable performances. Missed out on Glastonbury tickets? Don’t worry—you’re not missing the fun! We’re bringing the festival’s vibrant energy to our very own Karaoke Night Social! Join us for a night filled with music, laughter, and festival vibes!

  • Pingpong Night Social with Dear Asia London

    Bounce Old Street 241 Old St, London

    🏓 The Spirit of Pingpong in Asia There’s no secret: Asia loves pingpong. From Olympic champions to everyday people playing in parks across China, Korea, and Japan, table tennis is more than just a pastime—it’s a part of the culture. Why do so many people love it?Simple rules, quick reflexes, and minimal physical demand make it an easy...

  • Double eleven hotpot

    Double Eleven Hotpot Dinner Social – Don’t Eat Alone on Single’s Day…

    central london Central London, London

    What is Double Eleven? If you're a fan of Asian culture, you might already know that Double Eleven (11/11) has become a big deal in China. In Chinese, a single person is sometimes called a "guānggùn" (光棍)—literally, a "bare stick"—and four lonely sticks (11/11) turned into a cheeky celebration of being single. Originally, it was a day for...