Painted Reunion | Calligraphy Experience & Reunion Feast

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a sensory journey through ink and flavour.

Lunar New Year is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a season of reunion, reflection, and the sharing of abundance. Painted Reunion invites you to step into the artistic soul of the festival. Start your afternoon with a meditative contemporary calligraphy session, and conclude it with an extraordinary 11-course Taiwanese banquet—a rare culinary showcase in the heart of London.

Led by our expert facilitators, you will explore the fluid beauty of contemporary ink art.

• The Experience: Learn the expressive strokes of traditional characters representing Renewal, Prosperity, and Connection.
• The Creation: Design and ink your own contemporary Spring Couplets (traditional red scrolls) and blessing cards to adorn your home or office.
• No experience required: All premium materials (brushes, ink, and gold-flecked paper) are provided.

After the workshop, we gather around the table for a "Communal Reunion Feast" (合菜). This curated menu features 11 symbolic dishes, bringing the authentic taste of a Taiwanese New Year's Eve directly to London.

The Menu:

• Five Blessings Braised Delicates | A traditional platter of five spiced appetisers to start the year with luck.
• Poached Chicken with Scallion & Ginger | A classic symbol of family prosperity.
• Pineapple Prawn Cocktail | A nostalgic, crispy, and sweet Taiwanese banquet favourite.
• Braised Pork Hock with Bamboo Shoots | Meltingly tender pork signifying wealth and wholeness.
• Slow-Braised Beef Claypot | Rich, aromatic, and deeply comforting.
• Braised Scallops with Seasonal Vegetables | A bright, elegant dish for a flourishing future.
• Wok-Fried Morning Glory with Garlic & Crispy Shallots | The essential taste of Taiwanese street-side soul food.
• Sticky Rice with Whole Brown Crab | The spectacular centrepiece of any high-end Taiwanese celebration.
• Golden Pomfret Rice Vermicelli Soup | Representing "surplus and abundance" year after year.
• Taiwanese Lamb Hot Pot | A winter warmer that brings everyone together.
• Glutinous Rice Dumplings in Ginger Syrup | "Tang Yuan" – the ultimate symbol of togetherness and a perfect sweet finish.

What to expect:

• A beginner-friendly calligraphy-inspired art session
• Insight into Lunar New Year symbolism and traditions
• A communal reunion feast in a warm, welcoming setting
• A chance to connect with like-minded creatives and culture lovers

Info: A gentle introduction to Lunar New Year traditions and the meaning of reunion

Info: Guided art-making session focusing on expressive brushwork and symbolic themes

Info: Shared meal inspired by the idea of Lunar New Year reunion dinners

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