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London is the heart and soul of historic and modern Britain. Coined as the “World in one City”, London is known for its spicy melting pot of world culture. Asia House is an exceptional space that combines art exhibitions, stunning architecture and warm atmosphere .Asia House is a dynamic focal point for people to meet and exchange ideas, a ‘must visit’ centre for all who have an interest in developing their contacts and understanding of business and of diplomatic and cultural interaction between Asia and Britain. Asia House is located in the heart of the west end of London, North West of Oxford circus and not far from Regents Park.

All these modern London attractions are always on the top of the visitors’ itinerary. The best way to see the sights and sounds of London is through the London guided tour or the Coach tours London. Asia House brings culture and commerce to life in the heart of London, founded in London in 1996 and incorporated in 1999, Asia House is the leading pan-Asian organisation in Britain. A non-profit, non-political organisation, its geographical remit ranges from Iran in the west to Japan in the east and from the central Asian republics in the north to Indonesia in the south.

Asia House aims to:

promote appreciation and understanding of Asian countries, their arts, religions and economies, and to foster closer communication between the peoples of Asia and Europe establish a centre for educational, corporate or cultural programmes offer these facilities to all organisations with an interest in or connection with Asia, including diplomatic missions, companies, arts organisations, societies and associations, and trade, economic, scientific and technological bodies establish a strong relationship with the resident Asian communities and engage their knowledge and skill.

London Tours allows you to see some of the very best London tourist attractions that have been on top of the chart of world tourism map. The Asia House organizes several events, exhibitions, corporate programme, cultural patrons programme, pod cast and past exhibitions. The events and exhibitions of Asia House in June will include a meeting with the renowned Malaysian dancer and choreographer Mavin Khoo who will discuss his ground-breaking works, a special lecture is also organized as a part of the Science and Asian Series in which the significance of Chinese Medicine to Western health is taken into consideration with expert Vivienne Lo and more. The special events range from one off concerts, plays and films to mini festivals.

The Asia House run a lively programme of over 125 events annually that engage with 30 Asian countries and cover business, politics, current affairs, literature and the visual and performing arts, reaching a total audience in excess of 35,000.

The Asia House corporate programme is ‘a forum for regular economic and political updates from British and foreign diplomats’. It includes lectures, seminars and major conferences, is achieved through working closely with Asian heads of mission in the UK, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Trade & Investment and our corporate members. The main goals are to increase awareness of the latest political and economic developments and to promote active business linkages. It also includes Corporate Programme Involvement, Venue hire and Past Corporate Events. The Cultural Patrons are a group of Asia House supporters who are particularly interested in Asian culture and like to play a more direct role in supporting the work we do. As a Cultural Patron, you would be closely involved with one of London’s rising cultural organisations and could participate in its future initiatives and join like-minded people who share your passion for Asian culture. Most importantly, you would be supporting the work that Asia House does through its public and members’ programmes to foster an understanding of Asian cultures and economies. It will podcast the Asia House Festival of Asian Film. The Asia House venue at 63 New Cavendish Street is a splendid Grade II* listed building, originally planned by Robert and James Adam on the Duke of Portland’s Marylebone Estate in the 1770s. By 1775, however, the Adams’ attention had turned to the creation of Portland Place, and neo-classical architect John Johnson took over the site, erecting the magnificent townhouse that has now been redeveloped as Asia House. ‘The building’s interior is Adamesque, with filigree plasterwork, classical paintings and elaborate marble chimneypieces’. Then there is the Asia House Café – located within Asia House’s beautiful Georgian headquarters and open to the public – is the ideal place for a morning coffee, an afternoon tea or a light lunch with wine or Asian beers. The Asia House Gallery delivers four exhibitions a year, each accompanied by a related programme of lectures and events for the general public, schools and community groups. Exhibitions at the Asia House Gallery have displayed a broad range of art drawn from 30 Asian countries, crossing borders and continents. Partnerships with key organisations, curators and collectors, nationally and internationally, have led to exciting new interpretations of the arts of Asia. They also provide you with shopping facilities .Here you can find unique Asian pieces for yourself or to buy for someone special. There are many things to do with children also. The Asia House also conducts education and workshops in schools and colleges, communities, Birkbeck courses etc. They provide a lively, engaging and interactive education programme for primary and secondary schools and colleges. It can be tailored to match all key stages and particular subject and curriculum areas – for example, art, citizenship, English, drama, design & technology. Education at Asia House is designed to enrich and enliven each educational establishment’s own curriculum while opening up exciting new avenues for learning about Asian culture, history and religion. A wide variety of methods are used to explore and investigate: discussion, observation, varied practical art sessions, activity sheets, creative writing and more. Access to Asian artists allows students to enter a wider creative dialogue involving a broad interplay of ideas and inspiration. London sightseeing with children to the Asia House will be an exciting and an entertaining journey for children also. The best way to see London is by the open top bus tour that passes through most of the attractions. These and much more the London offers to its visitors. Come and explore more about the Asia House with the London sightseeing tour.