Haha! Britain: A Bilingual Anthology of British Chinese Voices
Our events
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Books, Art and Collecting
When: 14:00-16:00 6/12/2025
Where: Hall, St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ
A New Year charity reception bringing together books, art and collecting, featuring a special auction of donated artworks and publications. All proceeds support MBL’s programmes in education, cultural exchange and vulnerable-children initiatives, while highlighting the richness of British Chinese cultural contributions within the historic setting of St Martin-in-the-Fields.
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Floating Chronicles : A Century Through Lens
When: 14:00-16:00 25/10/2025
Where: 86 Bedminster Parade, Bristol BS3 4ML
Explore the century-long journey of Chinese immigrants in Britain through film, history, and storytelling at “Floating Chronicles: A Century Through Lens” in Bristol. Featuring expert speakers and award-winning filmmakers, the event reflects on identity, memory, and cultural heritage—where the past meets the present in powerful dialogue.
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"Haha! Britain" Comes to Reading Academy
When: 14:00-17:00 16/8/2025
Where: G10, Henley Business School, University of Reading
The Mothers’ Bridge of Love (MBL) and Reading Academy will co-host a special Haha! Britain in-person event at the University of Reading’s Henley Business School. Four distinguished speakers — Tang Yinshan, Zhao Xiao, He Yue, and Xinran — will explore themes of cultural exchange and integration between East and West, from philosophy and history to social commentary. Highlights include a book giveaway, networking, and lively dialogue between speakers and attendees.
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From Page to Paint: Where China Meets the West in Art
When: 14:00-17:00 21/6/2025
Where: Royal Over-Seas League, 6 Park Place, London SW1A 1LR
This Haha! Britain special event brings together two acclaimed Chinese artists, Zhang Huaicun and Qu Leilei, for a rare dialogue on cross-cultural creativity. Set in the elegant Royal Over-Seas League during the height of the British summer, the session explores how Eastern aesthetics meet Western contemporary art — and how artists find their voice between cultures. A must-attend for art students, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike.Description goes here
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"Haha! Britain" Cambridge Salon: Time & Reflection
When: 14:00-17:00 17/5/2025
Where: Lucia Windsor Room, Newnham College, Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge CB3 9DF
As we mark over 20 years of dedication by The Mothers’ Bridge of Love (MBL) and River Cam Breeze, this special Haha! Britain event in Cambridge invites us to pause and reflect on the lived experiences, identities, and cultural dialogues of Chinese communities in the UK.
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From Silence to Voice: the Bilingual Book Launch of "Haha! Britain"
When: 15/3/2025
Where: Pigott Theatre, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
On March 15, 2025, the bilingual book launch of Haha! Britain was successfully held at the British Library’s Pigott Theatre, bringing together writers, scholars, and readers to celebrate the voices and experiences of the British Chinese community.