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AVE interview: Asian Persuasion - In conversation with founders Joni & Christopher
This May, Asian Voices Europe spoke with Joni Sheila and Christopher D’havé, founders of Asian Persuasion. What began as a project to support Asian artists in Belgium has grown into something more meaningful: a platform for solidarity, care and visibility in a space where many have felt invisible. Their stories reflect a shared journey of navigating bicultural identity, longing for belonging, and daring to build something new.
Get ready: the first AVE newsletter drops in May 2025!
The AVE Newsletter is your quarterly dose of stories, art, and activism from the Asian diaspora in Europe. Each issue brings you curated reflections from our art editor, interviews with organizers and creatives, policy advocacy updates, community voices, and a taste of culture — from food to legal insights. Whether you're here to connect, reflect, or get involved, this newsletter is for you. Free to read, and made with care.