Changing Seasons

Changing Seasons: besea.n Event

besea.n  (Britain's East and South East Asian Network) is delighted to present  our annual flagship event, where, for the first time ever, we welcome  ESEA guests from the UK, France, and Germany to celebrate this year's  theme: Changing Seasons.

This theme reflects the cyclical nature  of life, experiences, cultures, and identities within the ESEA  communities and beyond. We draw inspiration from seasonal festivals like  the Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, which emphasise the  importance of adapting to new climates, cultivating fresh perspectives,  and greeting the future with optimism.

In the Auditorium

In  the Auditorium space, expect two exciting panel discussions on ‘The  Flavour of Prejudice: Food Racism in ESEA European contexts’ and a  second panel surrounding ‘Cultivating Community through Creativity’. We  will be joined by esteemed guests such as Angela Hui, Caroline Knihar, Jing Chen, Julie Hamaïde, Linda Nguon, MiMi Aye, Sophia Luu & Vian Nguyen (further guests TBC).

We're  also thrilled to host a stellar workshop on ESEA Food Colonialism  delivered by French Cambodian Chinese writer and journalist, Grace Ly.

We  will end the day by making space to invite domestic and migrant workers  on stage to honour them and the important work they do to keep our  domestic, food and public healthcare industries running.

The Bar & Main Hall

Throughout  the day, feel free to roam around The Bar and Main Hall, where there  will be a range of delicious ESEA food caterers for you to feast on, the  chance to meet some amazing grassroots ESEA orgs and explore and shop  from small ESEA-owned businesses. Plus, there will be fun,  family-friendly entertainment throughout, an area designated for  children and some surprises along the way.

Venue

We  are excited to host our event at Peckham Levels, which exists to create  culture for the here and now. From a transformed multi-storey car park  on Rye Lane, since 2017 Peckham Levels have built a meeting place for  arts, enterprise and community action in South London.

Tickets:

Tickets  are free. Please select one General Admission ticket to gain access to  the general event. If you'd like to attend a specific panel or workshop,  please select the appropriate ticket to gain access to these, as we  have a maximum capacity of 100 per panel/workshop.

Deepest thanks to our suppliers, friends and comrades:

Chi HumaniteaThe Mollusc Dimension More to be announced

Volunteers: Keira May Sussex Eric Wu Emmanuel Onumah Chris Mak

For more info please visit https://www.eseaheritagemonth.co.uk/