Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre

The Wah Sing Chinese Community Centre is a registered charity organisation serving the Chinese Community living in the Merseyside area by providing social, cultural and educational activities. The centre was formed in 1965 and it has been based at 149 Duke Street, in the Chinatown Area of Liverpool, since its foundation. The centre is a well-​respected and established organisation in Liverpool with strong links to other major Chinese communities in the UK and Europe.
When I was younger, I attended Mandarin language and culture lessons on a weekly basis (taught by a Chinese native). This only cost me £30 for several months of tuition and the teacher will put you into a class of your level. Classes of this nature are open to anybody of all ages and nationality, so whether or not you come from a Chinese background, it doesn’t matter as long as you have an interest. I did find the teaching a little awkward since the teacher hardly spoke a word of English but I tried by best efforts to somehow translate sentences! I met people of different backgrounds during my time there and it was delightful to see the popularity of a small organisation.
If you don’t fancy taking up any courses like the aforementioned, each year during the Chinese New Year, there are indoor celebrations that take place at the centre where you can attend free of charge and watch traditional performances at your leisure.
In addition to the Lunar New Year, there are also other activities that take place throughout the annual calendar, such as short day excursions. Further information can be found by calling down to their centre.