East Asian Culture for Wellbeing
Discover a series of free wellbeing workshops inspired by East Asian culture, hosted by award-winning community organisation Mile Rainbow CIC.
These free welcoming sessions combine language, creativity and movement to help build confidence, connection and emotional wellbeing through Mile Rainbow’s innovative Emotional Vaccine approach. No previous experience is needed, and everyone is welcome to take part.
Sessions are taking place at St Mary’s Church on the 10th and 17th September 2026.
Find out more and book your free place.
Celebrating diversity through East Asian dancing
Caligraphy forms part of the creativity theme in many of the workshops
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