Category: ESEA issues
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Mingyu Lin: “Worth” – A Milestone for ESEA Representation in Regional Theatre
Joanne Yuen from Voice ESEA, is Tan’s Topics’ first guest writer! She went along to watch the play “Worth”, directed by Mingyu Lin and written by Joanne Lau, and even had a chat with Mingyu! Read more here.
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Theatre: The King and I – from Yellowface to top Asian representation in musical theatre
Roger & Hammerstein’s musical “The King and I” is one of very few shows with a majority ESEA/Asian cast after decades of questionable casting. But what next for these talented ethnic minority actors when so few characters seem to call for people like them?
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The ESEA Echo: Telling and uncovering the story of football’s unsung hero, Frank Soo
Did you know during the 30s and 40s, Frank Soo was the first non-100% White player in the English Football League and first of Chinese descent? There’s little known about his life and legacy, with more being found out. Read my interview with Alan Lau, Founder and Director of The…
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The ESEA Echo: 10 interesting facts you might not have known about Tibet, with Taste Tibet
#TheESEAEcho: 10 interesting facts you might not have known about Tibet, with Yeshi Jampa and Julie Kleeman from @tastetibet
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On Your Side and Culture Shift: The power of reporting tools for marginalised groups
I am a big advocate when it comes to the power an anonymous reporting tool can give people. When I came across and joined Culture Shift more than a year ago I wished it was something my previous workplaces and universities I went to had. Not necessarily just for me…
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Asian representation vs. the Model Minority Myth and the media
ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) representation has slowly improved in the US over the years, but still needs major improvement in the UK. How can this be turned around so Model Minority and other stereotypical characters and storylines are challenged and avoided, giving ESEA talent and creatives the opportunities to…
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Film Review: Broker
The mystery and emotion of South Korean drama continues to intrigue audiences everywhere. Read my recent review of “Broker” by Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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Tan’s Tips: How companies can be more inclusive during Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is an extremely important time for many people of ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) heritage, but many organisations are missing the mark when it comes to celebrating this and supporting their ESEA people. This blog gives you some simple tips on just how to do this more…
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Film Review: Decision to Leave
“Decision to Leave” is the must-see South Korean murder mystery film of the year that has more twists and turns and complications of love and suspicions than you could imagine. Read my full review of it here.
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ESEA Heritage Month: a poem
September is ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honour ESEA people and communities across the UK, their heritage and cultures and their contributions to British society. That’s why I wrote this poem which is my 100th post on this blog!
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