East & Southeast Asia Season
An ancient cradle of humanity, East and Southeast Asia are home to 2.2 billion people and some of the world’s most influential cultures, histories, and traditions. Spanning 19 countries and territories, these regions have shaped global politics, economics, philosophy, art, cuisine, and wellbeing practices for millennia. From the rich histories of China and Japan to the dynamic cultures of Indonesia and the Philippines, their legacies transcend borders. Whether you're drawn by family heritage, a love of travel, or curiosity sparked by global media, City Lit invites you to explore and celebrate the profound significance and contemporary impact of East and Southeast Asia.
2 courses available
- The meaning of light: symbolism and religious objects in Buddhism and the Abrahamic faiths
Join this short V&A museum tour to learn more about the significance of light in the Abrahamic faiths and Buddhism.
Off Site
Sun 15 Nov 2026Marilyn GreeneFull fee £29.00 Senior fee £23.00 Concession £19.00 - Arts of Imperial China at the V&A
Explore the collection of Chinese art at V&A South Kensington. From bronzes and ceramics to textiles and wallpaper, we will examine various objects from a range of dynastic periods to consider the meaning and transformation of material culture in imperial China.
Off Site
Wed 14 Apr 2027Meitao QuFull fee £39.00 Senior fee £31.00 Concession £25.00
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