Interracial Dating Opportunities in London
London’s appeal as a global city was well entrenched in the fantastic opening as well as closing ceremonies of the recently-concluded 2012 Summer Olympic Games. Here the traditional jostles with the uber-modern while ethnic groups from across the world have the best of educational, professional and recreational opportunities – in all the perfect context for inter-racial dating to thrive. So if you are already seeing someone or open to going out with someone from outside your ethnic community, here are some great inter-racial dating opportunities in London.
Truly a melting pot of cultures
Almost four centuries of naval exploration and then colonization of various parts of the world has now made London a melting pot of several cultures and races. According to the Office for National Statistics, based on 2009 estimates, 69.7 per cent of the 7,753,600 inhabitants of London were White, Some 13.2 per cent are of South Asian descent, 10.1 per cent of London's population are Black. Estimates produced by the Office for National Statistics indicate that the five largest foreign-born groups living in London in the period July 2009 to June 2010 were those born in India, Poland, the Republic of Ireland, Bangladesh and Nigeria. A 2006 article from The Independent 1 marks the trend by recounting the last census which showed that people of mixed race make up the third-largest minority group behind Indians and Pakistanis and that 50 per cent of black men have white partners. All this only underscores London’s multicultural identity and the fact that this city offers wide range of dating opportunites to couples from different ethnicites.
TIP: Match Affinity has many singles of various nationalities in London looking for someone to date.
Explore the campus
One of the best places to meet singles from various racial and ethnic groups are the many educational institutions in London. London is a major centre of higher education teaching and research and its 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher education in Europe. In 2008/09 there were around 97,150 international students in London, approximately 25 per cent of all international students in the UK2 . Thus the campus could be a highly favorable ground for meeting other singles. Make it a point to get onto student bodies and volunteer associations which help international students to settle down in London. At the same time you could check out the many activity clubs and societies that are part of campus life – these will not only help you make the best of your college days but also put you in touch with students from many other racial or ethnic background and before you know, you might get lucky and find a date.
Go online
Time was when dating sites were thought to be the last resort of geeks and sad souls who were alone on a Saturday night. But no more - online dating is now accepted as part of mainstream dating culture. This has particularly come as a boon for singles with specific preferances in dating partners. There are several dating sites which cater to inter-racial dating in London and these will help you get in touch with singles who may be interested in going out with those from other racial and ethnic groups. Alternately you can sign up with the major dating sites and simply mention your racial or ethnic preferences in a prospective partner. No matter which kind of dating site you choose, keep in mind the basics of online dating safety and give out your personal information only when you are reasonably sure of this person.
Look for inter-racial dating events
Today there are many event managers and lifestyle brands looking forward to tap into the rising trend of inter-racial dating in big cities like London. Nightclubs, bars and singles clubs may have specific nights devoted to interracial dating in your city while some of them may also host speed dating events to inject that additional edge into your inter-racial dating efforts. Such events may require a substantial registration fee or at least an entry ticket but the results may well worth be the cost since you have a higher chances of meeting a date. For instance a place like The Way Out Club welcomes guests of every race, gender and sexuality while cocoaflex offers entertainment option leaning more on the steamy side.
Explore other cultures
Yet another great way to find a date from other racial and ethnic bacgrounds is to take part in the wide variety of festivities as well as cultural celebrations. The La Dolce Vita Food and Wine Fetival that takes place annually in London could be a great place to meet gorgeous Italian hunks and girls; on the other hand if you are interested in Indian singles, check out the Baisakhi celebrations in Southall, the Garba dances of Leicester or even the Durga Pujos of South London. For those interested in partners of African origin, there are wide variety of events to choose from, ranging from the arty the Black Filmmaker festival which explores Representations of people of African origin in short, feature, documentary, experimental and animation films to The annual Africa Day festival centered in Trafalgar Square, which has African music - featuring such names as Les Amazones de Guinée, Busi Ncube and Bassekou Kouyate - licensed bars, African food stalls and kids’ workshops. The more muticultural festivals and celebrations you attend, the higher will be your chances of not only meeting singles from other racial backgrounds but also acquiring a deeper understanding and appreciation of other cultures and ethnicites.
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