October 2025 marks 40 years since Westminster City Council officially designated London’s Chinatown, a vibrant neighborhood that continues to evolve while holding deep cultural and historical significance.
Today, we are be launching Looking Back to Look Forward: 40 Years of Chinatown in Central London, a year-long festival (October 2025 – September 2026) that invites everyone to reflect on Chinatown’s layered past and imagine its future.
Led by Chinatown Collective CIC, in partnership with @kakilangarts and the HOMELandS Research Centre @wmin_homelands , University of Westminster, the festival programe includes:
Chinatown Stories: The Community-Led Walking Tour – 40th Anniversary Edition
Shared Paths: Kakilang X Chinatown Collective CO-COMMISSION AWARD
A year-long display inside the Gerrard Street telephone box, sharing stories and images marking the 40th anniversary.
Stay tuned for our reveal! #ChinatownCalling
A public talk on the history of London’s two Chinatowns— more details coming soon.
And more in the mix — visit the link in our bio for details and stay tuned!
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