About us
Nihao! Welcome to London Chinese Culture Meetup ๐
London Chinese Culture Meetup is a warm, relaxed community in London for people who are curious about Chinese and wider Asian culture.
Whether you grew up with Asian culture, are learning Mandarin, love Asian food and games, are curious about travelling to China, or simply want to meet kind and interesting people in London, you are genuinely welcome here.
Culture becomes much easier to understand when people meet in person: sharing stories, practising language, playing games, eating together, and asking honest questions in a friendly setting. That is the spirit behind this group.
You do not need to be Chinese, speak Mandarin, or know much about Chinese culture to join. Some people come to practise Mandarin or English, some come for board games and conversation, some come because they are curious about China, and some come simply because they want a friendly Sunday afternoon with open-minded people.
The groupโs regular home is Loong Express on Great Portland Street. Every Sunday afternoon, members gather there for a casual culture social with conversation, snacks, games, and a light weekly theme. Some weeks focus on Chinese names and Hanzi writing; other weeks include language practice, board games, food culture, tea, travel stories, or everyday customs.
What we usually do
๐ฑ Bring your own snacks to share
Snacks are not provided by the organiser, but you are warmly encouraged to bring something to share โ from your culture, hometown, or simply something you enjoy. Food and drinks are also available to buy onsite at Loong Express.
๐ฃ๏ธ Mandarin / English conversation
Practise Mandarin, Cantonese, English, or another language in a relaxed setting. Native speakers, learners, and complete beginners are all welcome.
๐ฒ Board games & chitchat
We play tabletop games, party games, Mahjong, or simple social games. You donโt need to know the rules before you come.
โ๏ธ Chinese names, Hanzi & culture activities
From Chinese names and characters to tea, festivals, food, travel prep, and everyday customs, simple activities help make culture feel approachable and fun.
Who this group is for
This group is for curious, friendly people who want to learn, share, and connect. You are welcome if you are a language learner, a culture lover, a traveller, someone with Asian heritage, someone completely new to Chinese culture, or simply someone looking for a warm community in London.
Join the WhatsApp community
The WhatsApp community is used to share weekly event updates, suggest future activities, and keep the conversation going between meetups: LCCM WhatsApp Community
Supported by Nihao Serica
London Chinese Culture Meetup is supported by Nihao Serica, a London-based China culture and travel project.
If you are curious about exploring China first-hand, you can find cultural stories, travel ideas, and China itineraries here: Nihao Serica.
Come join us. We look forward to meeting you soon ๐๐ฅ๐๐ต
Upcoming events
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Sunday Asian Culture Social: Snacks, Chitchat & Board Games
Loong Express, 104 Great Portland Street, London, GBWhether youโre from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, or anywhere else across Asia โ or youโre simply curious about Asian culture and looking to meet warm, interesting people โ you are genuinely welcome here ๐
This is our regular Sunday gathering for anyone who enjoys Asian culture, food, languages, games, travel stories, and good company. Think of it as your Sunday ritual: a relaxed, welcoming space to slow down, connect, share a little of your world, and learn something new.
Each week has a light cultural focus, but the atmosphere stays easy and social. Some Sundays we explore Chinese names and Hanzi writing; other Sundays we play board games, practise languages, talk about food culture, share travel stories, or introduce tea, festivals, films, music, and everyday customs from across Asia.๐ฑ Bring your own snacks to share
Snacks are not provided by the organiser, but you are warmly encouraged to bring a small snack to share โ something from your culture, hometown, or simply something you enjoy. Itโs one of the easiest ways to start a conversation.*Loong Express also has food and drinks available to buy onsite. Since they kindly host our Sunday socials, we encourage everyone to support the venue by ordering a drink, tea, snack, or meal during the afternoon if you can.
๐ฃ๏ธ Language exchange
Practise Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Cantonese, English, or any language youโre learning in a relaxed, no-pressure setting. Native speakers and total beginners are all welcome.
๐ฒ Board games & chitchat
Unwind with tabletop games, party games, Mahjong, or simple social games. You donโt need to know the rules before you come.
๐ฌ Free-flow conversation
Mingle, share stories, ask questions, make friends. No agenda, no performance โ just a warm Sunday afternoon with curious people.
โ๏ธ Occasional cultural activities
Depending on the week, we may also include a light activity such as Chinese names, Hanzi writing, tea culture, travel prep, food stories, or a short culture quiz.WhatsApp Community
Join our WhatsApp group to chat with members, suggest future activities, and get weekly event updates:
WhatsApp Community linkTime & place
๐ Every Sunday, 3:00 PM โ 6:00 PM
๐ Loong Express
104 Great Portland St
London W1W 6PEA note on RSVP
If your plans change, please cancel your spot in advance so someone else can join. Some weeks include an opening activity, so late arrivals may miss the first part, but youโre still welcome to join when you arrive.About the Host
Hosted by London Chinese Culture Meetup, supported by Nihao Serica โ building cultural connections between the UK and Asia.
While our meetup is focused on creating a warm local community in London, weโll occasionally share China culture and travel notes for anyone curious about exploring Chinese cities, food, heritage, and local life.
Come join us this Sunday at Loong Express. Weโd love to meet you ๐๐ฅ๐๐ต2 attendees
Past events
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