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Dragons Tale, London
Dragons Tale was created in 1998 as a newsletter for
LCTA staff and students, but which since 2003 has evolved
into a quarterly magazine aimed at students, teachers,
practitioners and lay people interested or involved in
the development, promotion and practice of Chinese medicine
worldwide. The magazine offers information on the research
and development in Chinese medicine, articles and opinion
on medical issues and news on the College and its courses.
As well as providing readers with crucial information
on advances in the various disciplines, Dragons Tale
also offers a balanced view of its teaching, learning
and practice. It provides an opportunity for practitioners
to publish their own research, a valuable professional
development tool, and an effective vehicle in the promotion
of responsible practice in Chinese medicine.
Paul Hyu, London
In the field of British mainstream media, Paul Courtenay
Hyu is blazing a trail for the British-born Chinese
community. Perhaps most recognisable as AOL’s
face in their ‘Chinese Elvis’ advertising
campaign, he has also appeared in numerous TV shows
and films such as The Bill, Casualty, and EastEnders.
Notably, Paul wrote and was associate producer for
Sweet ‘n’ Sour Candy on the BBC, as well
as The Missing Chink on C4, which though controversial,
was lauded critically, as it was the first time a Chinese
person has stated the case so powerfully on mainstream
British television. Paul has written for the Independent
newspaper, and appeared on various BBC radio shows
as a panelist; his main area of expertise being the
lack of Chinese representation in UK mainstream media.
Leading by example, Paul was the first British-born
Chinese to pursue comedy and comedy writing, as well
as create a youth theatre troupe aimed specifically
at British-born Chinese children.
Siu-fan Lee, London
Filmmaker Siu-fan Lee is responsible for Whispers of
Time, an 87-minute documentary charting the memories
of migration and settlement amongst London’s
Chinese immigrants since the 1950s, with the aim of
enhancing community consciousness and understanding
both amongst and about Britain’s Chinese population.
Over 30 interviews were conducted with elderly Chinese
from diverse backgrounds and professions, touching
on their respective childhoods, adversities in their
homeland, reasons for emigrating and the various challenges
of living in a foreign country. The anecdotes serve
to provide insight into Chinese culture and values,
as well as to paint an intimate portrait of Britain
through Chinese eyes.
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