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Resources Different organisations that promote the appreciation and understanding of traditional and popular cultures of Asia throughout Britain. These include galleries and performances of theatre, music, dance and film.

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  Link   Alice Wong - Chinese singer for Weddings/Functions
I am an experienced performer for weddings, functions or parties. I can sing in Mandarin, Cantonese or English; from traditional to modern pop. See my web site for more details.
  Link   Anna Chen
British Chinese writer and performer Anna Chen's arts website
  Link   Arthur Probsthain Oriental Bookseller
Arthur Probsthain
Oriental Bookseller

A century of bookselling 1903-2008

Books: Chinese Art, Architecture, Film, Music, Language, Literature, Religion, Politics, History.

Chinese Art Gallery, Music, Cards, Calendars.

41 Great Russell Street
London
WC1B 3PE
(Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road)

020-7636-1096
[email protected]
  Link   Artists against racism
An international, non-profit organisation of Artists featuring artists of varying disciplines.
  Link   Asia House
105 Piccadilly
London W1V 9FN
Tel: (020) 7499 1287
Fax: (020) 7499 8618
E-mail: [email protected]

Promotes the appreciation and understanding throughout Britain of the traditional and popular cultures of Asia through exhibitions and performances of theatre, music, dance and film.
  Link   Asian Music Circuit
Ground floor Unit F
West Point, 33-34 Warple Way
Acton, London W3 0RG
Tel: (020) 8742-9911
Fax: (020) 8749-3948
E-mail: [email protected]

Promotes traditional Asian music through regular concerts, workshops and demonstrations.
  Link   Bi Ma Dance Company
The Place
17 Duke's Road
London WC1H 9AB
Tel: (020) 7 383 3408
Fax: (020) 7 383 4851
E-mail: [email protected]
Contemporary Malaysian dance company exploring the fusion of Eastern and Western dance techniques.
  Link   British Chinese Artists' Association (BCAA)
Interchange Studios
Hampstead Town Hall
213 Haverstock Hill
London
NW3 4QP
Tel: (020) 7813 0086 & 020 7692 5846
E-mail: [email protected]

The BCAA, a non-profit organisation, aims to support artists of Chinese descent living and working in the UK across the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, design, film, crafts and others. Services include artists referrals, information and advice, promotions, art events, education and community projects, newsletters, database of artists, network development, talks and seminars.
  Link   China People Promotions
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Promoting traditional Chinese cultural arts and music
  Link   Chinese Art Net
- Museums and galleries from the Far East and USA
  Link   Chinese Arts Association
282 Viaduct Street
Ardwick
Manchester M12
  Link   Chinese Arts Centre
39-43 Edge Street
Manchester M4 1HW
Tel: (0161) 832 7271
Fax: (0161) 832 7513
E-mail: [email protected]
  Link   Chinese Contemporary
Art Gallery
21 Dering Street
London W1S 1AL
United Kingdom

Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm
Sat 11am - 4pm
Tel: (020) 7499 8898
E-mail: [email protected]
  Link   Chinese Cultural Centre
62 Hopton Street
London
Southwark
UK
SE1 9JH
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (020) 7633 9878

Performances and workshops in traditional Chinese arts and crafts.
  Link   Chinese Fine Art Online
Expert of Chinese Painting, Calligraphy, Sculpture Paper Cut and other cultural rich artworks.
  Link   Chinese Music Collective
The CMC is a volunteer based, non-profit making organisation set to promote music within the Chinese community.
  Link   Durham University Oriental Museum
Elvet Hill
Durham
DH1 3TH
Tel: (0191) 334 5694
Fax: (0191) 334 5694
E-mail: [email protected]
  Link   Eastern Art Report,
Eastern Art Report
Eastern Art Publishing
PO Box 13666.
London SW14 8WF
Tel: (020) 8392 1122

Online magazine providing articles, listings of events of African, Asian and Far Eastern Arts with a new '101 Diasporas' project devoted the arts of the Chinese diaspora.
  Link   Erhu - the Chinese fiddle, and George Gao\\\\\\\'s Erhu music
Erhu information, erhu lesson videos, sheet music, downloads and erhu master George Gao.
  Link   Jun Mo Generations Costume Parading Mas Band
Founded in 1992 by Tresa Man, eldest daughter of Joseph Man, is the first and only oriental costume parading band based in the London Borough of Hackney.

An Arts Voluntary Organisation that offers weekly on-going workshops and activities in Creative Dance, Costume making, Martial Arts, Music, Singing and the Performing Arts.
  Link   Kaya
- Publisher of Asian / diasporic literature and culture
  Link   Kui Sing Opera Club
3/f, 4 Romilly Street
London
W1D 5AB
Tel: (020) 8643 3201
  Link   Liverpool Chinatown Museum
  Link   Ricefield Arts and Cultural Centre
Ricefield is the hub for Chinese arts and culture in Scotland. It is the Glasgow meeting point for Chinese artists, musicians and designers. Our aim is to nurture Chinese arts and culture within the Chinese community in Scotland through exhibitions, workshops and events management, and to share the great traditions of Chinese culture with all the people of Scotland, enriching the cultural life of our nation.
  Link   The British Association Of Writers In The Chinese Language
15 Victory Road
London E11
Tel: (020) 8530 8878
  Link   The Chinese Arts Network
- This is a loose group of Chinese artists living and working in Britain. They are interested in the development of contemporary artistic activity amongst Chinese people who were born and/or brought up in Britain.
  Link   Traditional Chinese Wedding
Unique traditional Chinese wedding invitations, favor boxes, red packets, double happiness stickers, red envelopes … all to make your wedding Chinese and special in char4u.com
  Link   Writing The World China 2008
Join award winning children's writer Jamila Gavin in finding out more about China - and write your own story. Polka Theatre is launching a story-writing competition for children over primary school age. Over the next five years we want children to write stories inspired by different parts of the world. In 2008, the focus is on china.

Jamila Gavin will be writing her own story about china, and sharing what she discovers on Polka's website. She will provide some special tips and hints on writing a great story, and then, from 4th April, you can read for yourself what she's come up with!

We're looking for interesting and exciting ideas. Characters we care about, and who spark our imagination as well as something that matters to you.


  Link   Yellow Earth Theatre
Diorama Arts Centre
34 Osnaburgh Street
London
NW1 3ND
Tel: (020) 7209 2326
Fax: (0870) 131 9775