Yaji – An Elegant Gathering (part of the China in Context Festival)
China Exchange 32A Gerrard Street, London, United KingdomA yaji 雅集 is an “elegant gathering” – a group of creative individuals getting together to enjoy art and various kinds of performance. It was a popular custom among the literati in China’s Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). Drop in as we re-create this vibrant atmosphere in the 21st Century with a chance to explore this fascinating Chinese tradition through music, calligraphy, painting, tea culture and other artistic mediums. Admission is free but advance registration is necessary. The 2017 edition of this at China Exchange was one of the most popular events ever. Book your place now to avoid disappointment. The […]
Feast on Poetry – Free Writing Workshop (part of the China in Context Festival)
China Exchange 32A Gerrard Street, London, United KingdomWhet your appetite for culinary verse in this free poetry workshop focused on food. In a session with a two course menu, first savour a recital of culinary poetry with time to understand and appreciate selected poems with poet, Jennifer Wong before cooking up your own food-inspired poems. No writing experience is necessary. The workshop is free and open to all but places are limited. Reserve yours now! About the workshop leader, Jennifer Wong: A Hong Kong native, Jennifer writes and teaches poetry. Her book, Goldfish (Chameleon Press) is a reflection on the myths, rituals and superstitions she grew up with. She […]
John Gittings talk on “China Watching” During the GPCR
College Buildings, Russell Square Campus, SOAS Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square,, London, United KingdomLong-time SACU member John Gittings will give a talk on “China Watching” during the GPCR (Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution) at SOAS on Monday 9 April at 5.00 pm. John Gittings is former Guardian East Asia Editor whose first trip to China was in 1971 with a SACU delegation. He spoke at our 50th Anniversary symposium on his memories of the early China tours he took with SACU. Venue: Room G3, College Buildings. Russell Square Campus, SOAS University of London This rescheduled talk is free and open to the public. No registration is required but admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. […]
SACU’s Early Days: SACU Members Spring Social – Free Event
King's College London, Strand Campus Strand, London, United Kingdom- SACU ChinaCafe 2018 Series - This is an opportunity for SACU members, OLD AND NEW, to get to know one another and learn about SACU's early days from an informal slideshow followed by a trip to the bar for a drink or two! SACU was founded in 1965 by Joseph Needham and others and in those days one of the very few ways that people from Britain could visit China was to join a SACU organised tour. The 1971 Tour was documented by Richard and Sally Greenhill, professional photographers, and we are delighted that Sally has agreed to come […]
Gallery Tour for members of SACU and The Meridian Society at the Brunei Gallery
Brunei Gallery, SOAS Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, United KingdomA private gallery tour for Meridian Society and SACU members at the exhibition of China and Siam: Through the Lens of John Thomson. This will be a free, private tour for the first 20 members of The Meridian Society and SACU who apply and will be conducted by Betty Yao MBE. Booking is essential through The Meridian Society themeridiansociety@gmail.com This is the first London exhibition of Scottish photographer John Thomson’s (1837-1921) work which encompasses his ten years in Asia. The exhibition will run from 13th April to 23nd June and includes images from newly discovered glass negatives held at the Wellcome Library, […]
China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Connecting the World – SACU Panel Discussion in Manchester
Samuel Alexander Lecture Theatre, Samuel Alexander Building, University of Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester, United KingdomFree SACU Panel Discussion: China's Belt and Road Initiative: Connecting the World China's Belt and Road Initiative: Connecting the World China’s Belt and Road Initiative - or China's 21st Century Silk Road - has been hailed as “the greatest economic development project ever undertaken”, of huge significance in redefining China’s place in the world through a different kind of globalisation. It opens a new meeting ground for diverse civilisations and, by reawakening the Eurasian super-continent, it may lead to a fundamental rebalancing of the global landscape dominated by Atlanticism. A panel of experts will discuss the economic, intercultural and geopolitical […]
Team SACU joins CUKRUN Chinese community running event
Wormwood Scrubs Park Artillery Lane, London, United KingdomTeam SACU joins the CUKRUN Chinese community running event to raise money for the George Hogg Education Fund. SACU Treasurer Yuan Gao and SACU Council member Cai Chen will be running on Sat 21 April. CUKRUN is a not-for-profit running club in London which has offered to help SACU’s fundraising at this running event on Sat 21 April 2018 by donating the team’s registration costs to the George Hogg Education Fund. CUKRUN Website: https://cukrun.co.uk “… our event is not just a running event. It has entertainment, family fun, Chinese culture and a lot more. Please come and find out our […]
“Youth” Film Screening at China Exchange – with ticket discounts for SACU members
China Exchange 32A Gerrard Street, London, United KingdomExperience one of the most talked about films released in China last year in a sociable atmosphere at China Exchange. Youth 芳华 directed by Feng Xiaogang and adapted from Yan Geling’s novel of the same name, shares the lives of a group of idealistic adolescents in a military art troupe in the People’s Liberation Army during the 1970s. Set at one of the most crucial and controversial periods in contemporary China and starring Xuan Huang (Feng Liu), Miao Miao (Xiaoping He), Caiyu Yang (Dingding Lin), Elane Zhong (Suizi), the film provides a glimpse into historic moments in mainland China, and also recalls the bittersweet […]
SACU Executive Committee Meeting
Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, United KingdomSACU Council of Management meeting
St Columba's Church of Scotland Pont Street, London, United KingdomAgenda has been sent out. Bring a packed lunch.