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Silk Screens

When China opened itself up to the world with the Beijing Olympics, BBC Video Nation decided to take a look at Chinese communities closer to home.
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Silk Screens

'Silk Screens' is a video project exploring how people link their lives in contemporary Britain with their Chinese cultural roots. Video Nation Network ran filmmaking workshops and worked with individuals across the UK to gather a broad picturer of peoples' thoughts and experiences. In the run up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics and as part of the CHINA NOW festival, these films were shown on BBC Big Screens in Manchester, Birmingham, London and Glasgows. To complement the screenings, the local Chinese communities worked with outdoor events organisers, Emergency Exit Arts, to put on live events displaying traditional and contemporary dance, arts and crafts.

Silk Screens
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When China opened up to tourists it was the right time for Connie and Leslie to plan a trip of a lifetime, to visit the land where both their fathers came from.

Journey To China

By Connie and Leslie Hoe

6th November 2009
Susan found bowling was a great way to meet friends and fit in to the community when she came to Newcastle from Hong Kong.

Bowling Club

By Susan Chan

2nd September 2009
As a child in China, Lena helped her mother and grandmother with their embroidery business. Now in London her daughter, Michelle, is benefiting from three generations of chinese tradition.

Emperor's Clothes

By Lena Juan

2nd September 2009
Perry sees himself as a Scouser first then Chinese but he feels his heritage has always led to tensions in his life in Liverpool.

Chinese Scouser

By Perry Lee

2nd September 2009

Extras

Djonny signed up for a Silk Screens workshop run by Video Nation Network. From this he made his own film reflecting on how his Chinese roots impact on his life in England.

Workshop

By Djonny Chen

16th September 2009
An introduction to Silk Screens, showcasing the creative talents of British Chinese communities across the UK.

Silk Screens Promo

By BBC Video Nation

3rd September 2009
Video Nation Network contributor, Ke Cai, filmed the Chinese community in Glasgow as they gathered to remember those affected by the devastating earthquake in China in 2008.

Earthquake Appeal

By Ke Cai

2nd September 2009
Witness a rare and unique musical collaboration between China's foremost Hip Hop act and emerging British Chinese musicians.

Dragon Tongue

By Dragon Tongue Squad

2nd September 2009

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