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Sat, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM BST

Oct 25 Saturday Mahjong Workshop for Newbies

Dear Asia Aldgate Centre, 2 Leman Street, London , GB

*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our main meetup page here*

## 🀄 NEW TO MAHJONG? START HERE!

Mahjong is a timeless tile game played across Asia for over 300 years — and now it’s gaining fans all over the world! 🌏
But unlike poker (where you know the cards right away), Mahjong comes with beautiful but mysterious tiles, and a few rules to learn first — that’s where most beginners get stuck.
We’ve heard it all:

> "I tried learning from a friend but still had no clue..." 😩*"My family got frustrated explaining it for the tenth time..."* 🙃

That’s why we created the Dear Asia Mahjong Workshops — so you can finally learn properly and start playing with confidence.

## 💡 WHY LEARN WITH US?

🎓 We’re Professional Teachers – As expert educators, we know how people learn best. Our two-step workshop is thoughtfully designed to make Mahjong simple, structured, and fun—even for complete beginners.
💷 Affordable Group Learning, Guaranteed – Just £36 for a two-hour workshop—the same as our language classes. We’re confident in our method, and we guarantee learning success by the end of the session.
🌏 More Than Just a Game – Mahjong is a living tradition deeply woven into Asian social life. As a language and culture school—now also a Mahjong school—Dear Asia London is passionate about helping you experience these meaningful cultural connections.

## ✅ YOU’LL BE READY TO PLAY – GUARANTEED!

In our Newbie Workshop, you’ll:

• Get hands-on with the tiles 🎴
• Learn winning hands & basic rules 🏆
• Play your first real games! 🎉

By the end, you’ll walk away knowing how to play Mahjong — confident and ready to join future games. 🙌

## 📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED?

✔️ Mahjong Instructor – Friendly expert guidance while you learn
✔️ Mahjong Worksheets – Step-by-step support designed for beginners
✔️ Free Tea & Coffee – Sip and play ☕
✔️ Festive Treats – Enjoy special Asian snacks (when available!) 🍡

## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A SOCIAL GAME IN A SOCIAL SPACE

Mahjong isn’t just about strategy — it’s about connection.Come solo or bring friends/family! Our workshops are welcoming, inclusive, and full of good vibes. You might even leave with new game buddies. ✨
🧩 Note: While Mahjong is traditionally played with four players, there may be times when table numbers don’t divide evenly. In those cases, we’ll either combine players across tables to form full games or teach you how to enjoy 2- or 3-player Mahjong variations—so you’ll always get maximum play time and fun.

## 📅 EVENT DETAILS

📍 Where: Aldgate Tower (just outside Aldgate East Station, Exit 1)
👋 Who: Absolute beginners! Come alone or bring a friend
💷 Includes: Worksheets, expert guidance, tea & coffee, and unbeatable vibes

*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our main meetup page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.

Sat, Oct 25 · 3:30 PM BST

Oct 25 Saturday Mahjong Workshop for Improvers

Dear Asia Aldgate Centre, 2 Leman Street, London , GB

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

From Zero to Hero
If you’ve attended our Newbie Workshop and want to take things further — that’s proof we’ve hooked you on the game! Mahjong is seriously addictive once you get your head around it.

To join this Level 2 Workshop, you should already know the basic rules and rhythm of the game. You should be able to play to win with a common hand (four sets and one pair). But there’s still a lot more to uncover!
Remember those wind tiles, flower and season tiles? They’re not just decorative — they play a big role. In this session, we’ll dive deeper into advanced rules like wind positions, sharpen your strategy, and teach you how to master scoring and bonus points. By the end, you’ll be a more confident, competitive player — ready to take your Mahjong game to the next level.

Why Learn With Us?
We’re Professional Teachers – We understand how people learn best and have designed two step-by-step workshops that makes Mahjong easy and engaging.Mahjong is More Than a Game – It’s a vital part of Asian social culture, and Dear Asia London, as a language and culture school, is passionate about sharing these traditions with you!

What’s Included:
Mahjong Instructor – Our experienced instructor will guide you in learning and playing.
Mahjong Worksheets – Specially designed materials to help players of all levels learn and level up!
Free Tea & Coffee – Enjoy a warm drink while you play.
Occasional Festive Treats – Depending on the monthly theme, we might treat you to some special Asian delights!

A Social Game in a Social Space
Mahjong isn’t just about strategy—it’s about bringing people together. Our workshop offers a fun, welcoming space where you can meet new people, have a great time and maybe even organise future game nights together! We love seeing friendships blossom over Mahjong.
Small note that there may be times when we don’t have four players equally per table. In such cases, we’ll combine players across the tables to ensure a full game, with guidance from our instructor of course.

Details of the Event

• Where: Aldgate Tower (just outside of Aldgate East Station Exit 1)
• Who: None-newbie who knows basic game rules already
• What is included: worksheets, expert guidance, free tea and coffee, unbeatable vibes

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.

Sat, Oct 25 · 3:30 PM BST

Oct 25 Just Play Mahjong Club (Chinese Styles & Japanese Riichi)

Dear Asia Aldgate Centre, 2 Leman Street, London , GB

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

## 📅 EVENT DETAILS

📍 Where: Aldgate Tower (just outside Aldgate East Station, Exit 1)
🙋 Who: Players who already know how to play with scores (not suitable for beginners)
💷 Price: £15 for 2 hours of Just Play
☕ Included: Instructer help, free tea, coffee, and unbeatable vibes

## 🀄 WANT TO PLAY MAHJONG REGULARLY?

Mahjong is still a niche board game in London — and since it needs 4 players, it can be hard to organise regular games with just your own friends or family.
In many parts of Asia, Mahjong parlours bring people together to play. While we’re not running a commercial Mahjong club, we are here to build a community.
Many of our players started as complete beginners in our workshops — and now they’re hooked! That’s why we created our 🎟️ Just Play tickets.

### 🌏 DIFFERENT MAHJONG STYLES WELCOME

### 🇭🇰 Hong Kong Style (Main Style)

Our main style is Hong Kong Mahjong, with a 3 fan minimum to win.If you know how to play other Chinese styles like Taiwanese, Sichuan, or British Mahjong, you’re still welcome! We’ll provide scoring cards to help you adapt.
⚠️ However, these tables are not suitable for beginners. If you haven’t yet graduated from Level 1 or Level 2 of our workshops, or if you don’t know how to score, please join our learner workshops first to build confidence.

### 🇯🇵 Japanese Riichi (New Community)

Riichi Mahjong is new to our community, but we love its fast pace and strategic complexity!If you already know how to play Riichi — **amazing! Please join us.**If you play Chinese Mahjong and want to try Riichi, one of our instructors or friendly regulars might help, but we can’t guarantee full teaching support yet. You're welcome to learn by playing alongside others.

## 💷 OUR BEST PRICE PROMISE

We’re doing our best to keep Just Play tickets affordable at £15 for a 2-hour session — that’s our best price promise. 🙌
Unlike clubs that charge entry or venues that require a minimum spend, our ticket price covers only what’s needed: venue, staff, admin cost.
And yes — with a booked ticket, YOU ARE GUARNATEED A SEAT AT THE TABLE, and we also provide free tea, coffee, and the occasional festive treat. ☕🍪
We're not a charity, but we are deeply committed to creating a welcoming Mahjong community. 💛 Your support helps us keep the tiles clicking, and we love seeing familiar faces return week after week!

## 📱 JOIN OUR MAHJONG WHATSAPP COMMUNITY

Stay connected with fellow players in our friendly WhatsApp group — a space to ask questions, get updates on upcoming events, and even arrange private games outside of our Saturday sessions. It's the easiest way to stay in the loop and grow your Mahjong circle!
LINK HERE

*Please note this is NOT a free event, please get your ticket from our main meetup page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.

Sat, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM GMT

Nov 08 Saturday Mahjong Workshop for Newbies

Dear Asia Aldgate Centre, 2 Leman Street, London , GB

*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our main meetup page here*

## 🀄 NEW TO MAHJONG? START HERE!

Mahjong is a timeless tile game played across Asia for over 300 years — and now it’s gaining fans all over the world! 🌏
But unlike poker (where you know the cards right away), Mahjong comes with beautiful but mysterious tiles, and a few rules to learn first — that’s where most beginners get stuck.
We’ve heard it all:

> "I tried learning from a friend but still had no clue..." 😩*"My family got frustrated explaining it for the tenth time..."* 🙃

That’s why we created the Dear Asia Mahjong Workshops — so you can finally learn properly and start playing with confidence.

## 💡 WHY LEARN WITH US?

🎓 We’re Professional Teachers – As expert educators, we know how people learn best. Our two-step workshop is thoughtfully designed to make Mahjong simple, structured, and fun—even for complete beginners.
💷 Affordable Group Learning, Guaranteed – Just £36 for a two-hour workshop—the same as our language classes. We’re confident in our method, and we guarantee learning success by the end of the session.
🌏 More Than Just a Game – Mahjong is a living tradition deeply woven into Asian social life. As a language and culture school—now also a Mahjong school—Dear Asia London is passionate about helping you experience these meaningful cultural connections.

## ✅ YOU’LL BE READY TO PLAY – GUARANTEED!

In our Newbie Workshop, you’ll:

• Get hands-on with the tiles 🎴
• Learn winning hands & basic rules 🏆
• Play your first real games! 🎉

By the end, you’ll walk away knowing how to play Mahjong — confident and ready to join future games. 🙌

## 📦 WHAT’S INCLUDED?

✔️ Mahjong Instructor – Friendly expert guidance while you learn
✔️ Mahjong Worksheets – Step-by-step support designed for beginners
✔️ Free Tea & Coffee – Sip and play ☕
✔️ Festive Treats – Enjoy special Asian snacks (when available!) 🍡

## 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 A SOCIAL GAME IN A SOCIAL SPACE

Mahjong isn’t just about strategy — it’s about connection.Come solo or bring friends/family! Our workshops are welcoming, inclusive, and full of good vibes. You might even leave with new game buddies. ✨
🧩 Note: While Mahjong is traditionally played with four players, there may be times when table numbers don’t divide evenly. In those cases, we’ll either combine players across tables to form full games or teach you how to enjoy 2- or 3-player Mahjong variations—so you’ll always get maximum play time and fun.

## 📅 EVENT DETAILS

📍 Where: Aldgate Tower (just outside Aldgate East Station, Exit 1)
👋 Who: Absolute beginners! Come alone or bring a friend
💷 Includes: Worksheets, expert guidance, tea & coffee, and unbeatable vibes

*Please note this is NOT a free event. You have to book your ticket on our main meetup page here.*

### Important Notes

1. Each attendee must be registered to our building in addition to the meetup ticketing. If you book two tickets, we will need both individuals’ full names and email addresses for registration.
2. On the same week, you will receive an email from Aldgate Tower with your building entry invitation. This email includes a unique visitor QR code, which you’ll need to scan at the ground floor speed gates. Then, head straight up to the 6th floor, where we’ll be ready to welcome you.
3. Please check your spam or junk folder if you don’t see the email. Still nothing? Send us a message / whatsapp us on +44 7423 755734 , and we’ll assist you promptly.