Spot.light

Shining a light on talented East and South East Asian voices in Britain and exploring important topics among our communities.

Mai-anh Peterson 2/15/22 Mai-anh Peterson 2/15/22

besea.n reads… Peach Blossom Spring

Spanning continents and generations, Peach Blossom Spring tells a powerfully moving and beautifully nuanced tale of loss, hope and belonging that opens a window into the history of modern China through one family’s story.

Mai-anh Peterson 1/14/22 Mai-anh Peterson 1/14/22

besea.n reads… East Side Voices

Charley Wong 12/22/21 Charley Wong 12/22/21

Neither here nor there

I have felt a prolonged sense of confusion surrounding my connection to my mixed British-Japanese heritage. This is not a new feeling, rather a new variation of the same questions that I have always asked myself: if I am seen as Japanese in Britain, but seen as British in Japan, where do I belong?

Neither here nor there.

Peiwen Tian 12/9/21 Peiwen Tian 12/9/21

Possibility models, new connections and held reflections: Looking back on ESEA Heritage Month 2021

Peiwen Tian 11/12/21 Peiwen Tian 11/12/21

How they see us: ‘Chinese girls’ on Quora

How are Chinese girls being perceived by others? Yang Ziwei did a search on Quora

Mai-anh Peterson 6/15/21 Mai-anh Peterson 6/15/21

Who am I? A Filipina adoptee’s journey

Who am I? A Filipina adoptee journey

Mai-anh Peterson 5/28/21 Mai-anh Peterson 5/28/21

‘Take Your Place: A Celebration of BESEA Identity’

Asians in Britain is proud to launch ‘Take Your Place’ - a celebration of BESEA identity.