Roots of Change: an evening of discussion and music to mark ESEA Heritage Month
Mon 11 Sept
|London
Sustainable ESEA goods & info, an uplifting panel discussion focusing on climate justice, environmental issues and nature, all within the context of ESEA communities. Our host Tori Tsui is joined by writer & gardener, Sui Serle, & food writer Kenji Morimoto. Musician Helen Ganya closes the evening.
Time & Location
11 Sept 2023, 18:00 – 22:00
London, 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB, UK
About the Event
The East Asian Girl Gang will be meeting at Roots of Change: an evening of discussion and music to mark ESEA Heritage Month.
This event takes place in the British Library.
Join us as we launch East and South East Asian Heritage Month (ESEAHM) with an evening of conversation and discussion titled Roots of Change. The month is a celebration of the region’s history and heritage in Britain organised by besea.n. It is an exploration of the ways in which people of East and South East Asian (ESEA) backgrounds have shaped modern Britain and how they contribute to its future.
ESEA communities in the UK have been established as early as the 17th century. Today, ESEAs are one of the fastest growing ethnic communities, but little is known about their cultures and histories in the wider public consciousness. This month of events aims to amplify ESEA voices and stories that…