Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
Location: Rich Mi, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA
Event: MOON FEST 2025

About MOON FEST

MOON FEST is an annual multi-arts celebration bringing together East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) creatives from across the UK. Each year, artists, makers, and performers gather to share their talents in craft, cuisine, performance, film, and design — creating a vibrant, inclusive space for cultural exchange and community connection.

Since its debut at Arnolfini in 2022, MOON FEST has grown into one of Bristol’s most anticipated cultural events, featured by BBC Bristol, Points West, Bristol Live, and The Bristol Magazine. With every edition, the festival continues to showcase the creativity and diversity of ESEA voices through art, storytelling, and collaboration.

Yicrafts at MOON FEST

This year, Yicrafts is delighted to join MOON FEST 2025 with a vibrant stall showcasing the rich traditions of Southwest China.

Discover our curated collection of:
- Handcrafted jewelry – unique designs inspired by ethnic heritage and nature.
- Ethnic clothing – beautifully made pieces from minority communities of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Sichuan.
- Traditional crafts – textiles, embroidery, and handmade art celebrating the stories and craftsmanship of the region.

Each item tells a story — of mountain villages, ancient weaving traditions, and the artistry passed down through generations.
Come explore, connect, and celebrate culture with us under the moonlight at MOON FEST 2025.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to our work, we can’t wait to share this special day with you and the amazing MOON FEST community.

✨ Come celebrate art, culture, and connection under the moonlight!

🎑 Mid-Autumn Moon Gathering at Yi Crafts Studio
📅 October 4th | 🕕 Time: 2:00pm - 6:30pm | 📍60 Neasden lane, London, NW10 2UW

Join us for a special Mid-Autumn celebration under the glow of the moon — through story, song, and tradition.

🌙 Part I: Moonlight Workshop Afternoon (2:00–4:00 PM)

✨ Moonlight Calligraphy Workshop
Learn the elegant art of Chinese brush calligraphy as we write meaningful moon-themed characters in a peaceful, mindful setting.

🕯️ Mooncake Candle Painting
Create your own adorable mooncake-shaped candles using natural soy wax and festive moulds — the perfect handmade keepsake.

🍵 Tea & Mooncake Tasting 2-6:30pm

• Handmade mooncakes from Lotus Realm

  Osmanthus Oolong Tea from HereThe

  Yunnan Tea from Brut TeaYunnan tea tasting to sip and savour throughout the afternoon.

🎥 Part II: Moonlight Screening & Song (4:30–6:30 PM)

🌕 Film Screening: The Moonlight Street
We will be screening The Moonlight Street, a poetic short documentary about Zhang Shuxian, a blind folk musician plays Sanxian (three string) whose life is intimately woven with the moonlight and music. Set in Dali, Yunnan, this film captures the soul of Bai culture through the eyes and voice of a man who has never seen the moon, yet knows it more deeply than most. His melodies echo memories, longing, and deep reverence for tradition — a perfect reflection for this harvest season of reunion and reflection.

🎤 Bai Folk Song Sharing
We’ll also teach a beautiful and rarely shared Bai song: "White Moon, White Sister" — a love song to the moon, steeped in Bai mythology and heart. No experience needed — just bring your voice and curiosity!

✨ Yunnan Tea and Yunnan mooncakes will be served.
✨ All ages welcome.

We’re excited to invite you to the Community Care Retreat 2025, hosted by Sesame Organisation (formerly EVR) in collaboration with the Museum of the Home — and we’re thrilled to be a part of it!

This day-long retreat celebrates ESEA (East and Southeast Asian) heritages while centering mental wellbeing, community care, and cultural joy. Expect a rich programme of workshops, thoughtful conversations, a vibrant market of ESEA-owned small businesses, delicious food, raffle prizes, and more — all in the warm and welcoming surroundings of the Museum of the Home.

Everyone is welcome.

In the studio

12:00-14:00: Stop by Makan Malaysia’s catering table to claim your plate of food, included in every ticket

ALL DAY: Stroll through a bustling market and take your pick of the food, drink, desserts, crafts, trinkets, jewellery, clothing, home decor, stationery, ceramics, skincare, and more

ALL DAY: Take a seat and pick up a brush at Chong and Soh’s calligraphy station, then mosey on over to Xinyu’s nail bar to give your fingers a fresh new look.

In the garden

12:00-15:00: Four Winds Mahjong will be joining us to lead some teaching and free play. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or licensed pro, come prepared to challenge a friend

11:00-15:30: Enter our raffle for just £2 per entry. Winners announced at the end of the event! 

ALL DAY: A stunning playlist of ESEA tunes will form the perfect soundtrack for lots of mingling and meeting new friends

In the learning pavilion

These exclusive exciting workshops are first come first serve! Be first at the door to secure a lucky spot.

• 11:30-13:00: Make your own bamboo woven fan with Yi Crafts!

• 13:30-14:30: Cook up a yummy sesame-themed storm with Lahpet’s head chef, Min!

• 14:45-15:30: Customise your own printed notebook with Kamipaper!

Yi Crafts Workshops at Lingerings: Material-led Practices
Presented by it's a local collective • London Design Festival 2025

Yi Crafts is excited to host two hands-on craft workshops as part of Lingerings, exploring the beauty and memory held in materials. Join us for:

▪ Bamboo Coaster Weaving Workshop

Date & Time: Saturday 20 September, 17:00–18:00
Location: It’s a Local Collective, 107 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DP

Description: Dive into the art of bamboo weaving. Learn how to prepare bamboo strips, master the aesthetics of interlaced weaving, and craft your own bamboo coaster. This workshop offers not just craft, but a meditative rhythm of hands and material.
Capacity: Max 12 guests
Price: £30 (includes £5 entry to the Open House + a complimentary HEYTEA drink)

▪ Chinese Knot Workshop

Join Yi Crafts for a hands-on Chinese Knot workshop as part of the Lingerings Open House by It’s a Local Collective and London Design Festival.

Date & Time: 20 September, 15:00 - 16:30
Location: It’s a Local Collective, 107 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1DP

In this workshop, you’ll learn the craft of traditional Chinese knotting, exploring the symbolism behind knots, and trying your hand at creating your own piece. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about craft and material memory.

Capacity: Max 12 guests
Price: £40 (includes £5 entry to the Open House + a complimentary HEYTEA drink)

We explore TIME through cameraless photography & textile making — two quiet gestures in response to intangible heritage.

TearSlaly is delighted to hold two workshops with YI Crafts on next Sunday July 27 all about sensing and holding time.

We see intangible cultural heritage as something that carries time through gesture, ritual, and craft.

In this spirit, we respond with camera-less photography and textile-based practices, inviting you into two distinct yet connected explorations of time:

🌿Workshop 1｜13:00–14:30

Experience cameraless photography technique lumen print - using everyday materials with @xinyue_txy capturing fleeting traces that resist being fixed.

🧵Workshop 2｜14:30–16:00

Inspired by the unfixed images from the first session, we’ll turn to textiles with @only gingersworld — working with natural dye, embroidery, and collage to preserve ephemeral moments in fiber.

One is about sensing time, the other about holding it. Together, they form a quiet dialogue — one brief, one enduring.

Join both for the full experience — or just come for one you like.

🪡 All materials provided. No prior experience needed. Limited spaces available.

Yi Crafts Studio, 60 Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2UW

📅 26th July 3pm-5pm (6-12people/session)

✨ In collaboration with Yi Crafts Studio. Step into a multi-sensory journey where touch meets taste.In this immersive experience, you’ll explore the vibrant textiles of Yunnan’s ethnic minorities — rich in color, texture, and cultural meaning. As you learn about the stories behind these handcrafted fabrics, you’ll also enjoy tea-inspired mocktails specially curated to reflect the essence of Yunnan’s landscapes and traditions.

What to expect:

• A talk on Yunnan minority textile traditions

• Guided tactile experience of handcrafted fabrics

• 3 Tea mocktails inspired by the culture and ingredients of Yunnan

• Unlock 1 surprise mocktails (additional) during the event

• A moment to slow down, connect, and engage with cultural heritage through all your senses

🎟️ Limited spots available — reserve yours early!