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9. An Ainu in Japan
Japan House have just inaugurated Ainu Stories: Contemporary Lives by the Saru River . It
is the 昀rst survey in the UK of the contemporary culture of this indigenous people of Japan.
Within this beautifully curated exhibition. personal stories of members of the community
of Nibutani, in Biratori, o昀er visitors the chance to experience Ainu culture from the inside
through language, song, dance, society and craft.
Interestingly, it uncovers little-known historical links between the UK and the remote region
of Biratori, telling the story of 19th-century British explorers whose legacies live on in the
region today. An extensive events programme, led by guests visiting the UK from Nibutani,
includes workshops, demonstrations and performances of song, dance, cookery, crafts and
language. The exhibition is free to enter.
www.japanhouselondon.uk
10. Chai Guys Launch New Notting Hill Bakery
Chai Guys Bakehouse is a new bakery cafe located in Notting Hill that brings a unique
blend of chai and bakery delights - both savoury and sweet 3 to the thriving and dynamic
Portobello Road. The bakehouse is more than just being all about spiced tea from India! It is
café with a menu that caters to various tastes with exciting new recipes that draw inspiration
from culinary traditions from France, Scandinavia, Japan, and obviously, India. It will o昀er
an array of artisanal pastries that showcase global 昀avours, all meticulously crafted using the
freshest British seasonal ingredients and the highest quality spices.
Among them will be the delicious Cardamom-Infused Chai Spice Milk Bread, accompanied
by a delightful touch of salted butter. This signature bake encapsulates the Bakehouse9s commitment to serving truly authentic 昀avours in昀uenced by cultures from around the world.
The new opening follows the already successful Chai Guys market locations in Seven Dials
Market, Covent Garden and in Old Spital昀elds Market, Shoreditch.
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https://chaiguys.shop/ @chaiguys
11. Arts Meets Technology in a Frame
Vieunite is an innovative system that combines an advanced digital canvas with an online
community that aims to connect artists and art lovers through the power of technology. The
Textura Digital Canvas allows owners to display the very best of modern art in their homes
through a unique marketplace that helps support the UK9s creative economy. The intuitive
accompanying App brings an endless array of unique designs by independent artists and
historic artworks to life, curated by the brand9s Cultural Director, Dr Benedict Carpenter van
Barthold. With its ultra-realistic digital display, the canvas is encompassed in a slender modern wooden frame which is available in pine, birch, walnut or black, allowing you to match
the canvas with any home9s existing décor.
https://vieunite.com/home/
12. 25 Years of London9s Most iconic Private Members Club
Home House has marked its milestone25th anniversary with an exclusive dinner and special
events hosting guests from the realms of fashion, entertainment, and art. The exclusive
dinner drew a notable guest list, including Lennon Gallagher, Amber Le Bon, Betty Bachz,
Kai-Isaiah Jamal, Tara DuRoss, Daniel Lismore, Freddy Knatchbull, Betty Buck, Roman
Bricusse and Matilda Broadbridge, who plays Pippa Middleton in The Crown. Other guests,
all forming part of the Home House family, were shoe designer Camilla Elphick, model and
singer Ciinderella Balthazar, photographer James D Kelly, writer Tyne O9Connell, designer
Louie Akinwale, stylist Lily Bling, designer Carson Lovett, author Rebecca Cox, entrepreneur
Olly Claxton Newman, as well as Jana Sascha, Co-Founder of De La Vali, and Cora Delaney,
Founder of leading in昀uencers agency EYC Ltd. The next big celebration will be the grand
25th Anniversary New Year9s Eve Ball taking place on Sunday, 31st December 2023.
https://www.homehouse.co.uk/stay/
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