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James is a British Born Chinese – or Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ. He became more interested in his Chinese heritage during secondary school, where he began exploring his identity. He thinks blending aspects of Western and Eastern culture works well, but worries about the younger generation of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ forgetting their cultural roots.

Dragon dancers

Silk Screens Festival Birmingham

On Saturday 19th July 2008, Birmingham’s Victoria Square in the city centre will come alive with an array of Chinese culture including; spectacular dragon dancers, Birmingham’s Pak Ming Cantonese Opera with dance, martial arts and Tai Chi groups.

People of all ages can also take a journey through Chinese myths and legends with local writer Tina Freeth or create their own origami boat to float in the fountain.