DRESSED TO IMPRESS – GLOBAL DRESSES OF THE WORLD
Textiles are an important part of global communities who rely on the textile trade for a living. Skills are normally passed down generationally but in the UK most garments are bought from factories or suppliers, and embroidered by machine.
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ART SLAM!
Come and join in the Bradford Art Slam! Calling all Artivists, Rebels, Troublemakers! We’re inviting artists of all genres together to create pieces of art that will be exhibited.
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SOUND BATH BY CALM SPIRALS
A sound bath is a meditative and therapeutic experience where you listen to sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice, which can help your mind and body relax and enter a deep state of meditation.
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PAHARI POETRY MUSHAIRA
Pahari Poetry Mushaira (the invisible language of 70% of British Pakistanis) with poetry, songs and stories from artists around the country, led by local writer Nabeela Ahmed.
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TEENS RUN THE WORLD
A range of activities for young people exploring arts, crafts and culture of today!
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POETRY IN THE WILD – OTLEY POETS COME TO BRADFORD
Otley poets have engaged over a number of years with themes concerned with wildlife and the environment. Join us for a poetry performance and an opportunity to sign up to a poetry workshop and walk.
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MAPPING YOUR FAMILY TREE – GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Join us to discover how to map out your genealogy and explore your ancestry.
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HERITAGE CHIT CHAT
Come and join in an Intergenerational workshop uniting young with old. Learn about your elders and swap stories, memories and moments in an heart warming afternoon of sharing and caring – Desi style.
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PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
A 4-course Palestinian sit down dinner. Come and experience a range of delightful Middle Eastern dishes.
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ART OF WINTERING
A guide to self care practices and rituals to see you through seasonal changes.
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DRUMMING CIRCLE
A drum circle is a collaborative and inclusive musical experience that welcomes people of all ages and skill levels.
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MALNOURISHED INTELLECT
Come and join in an absolute smash of an Open Mic night. A poetry showcase featuring the best talent the north has to offer. Hosted by Aqueel Parvez and Keith Fenton.
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HALLOWEEN FUN DAY
Come and explore what home means to you in this interactive day filled with workshops!
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SONGSTERS AND TROUBADOURS Showcase
Come and sing or play at our open mic for music. All instruments, ages and abilities welcome.
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BRADFORD WRITES
Come and join in an open mic equivalent for writers of fiction and non-fiction. Meet, greet and chinwag with self published authors, buy a book, or read a poem/short story instead!
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THE COMMONERS BALL
Our annual ball is back! Come dressed in your finery, for an evening of entertainment including cultural music, dancing and song, held in the French Ballroom, Midland hotel. All welcome!
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BRADFORD WRITES
A selection of local published writers will read from their works and their books will be available to buy. You can chat to the authors, have your books signed and be inspired by the amazing talent from your own region.
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OUR HOME - FAMILY EVENT
Come and join in a fun filled session with lots of activities to join in with including: Dance, Arts and crafts, food, and more!
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SITTING UNDER THE OLIVE TREES – 5 COURSE PALESTINIAN DINNER
Come and enjoy a five course meal. Savour mouth watering dishes cooked by local Palestinian cooks who now call Bradford home, as they also raise awareness of now lost heritages due to the recent war on Palestine.
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LANTERN MAKING WITH CECIL GREEN ARTS
Come and make a lantern and be part of a fantastic annual parade in Lister Park!
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PLAY IN A DAY
Learn to create, play with monologues, scratch performances and more. Hosted by Free2BeMe and SUBC Theatre.
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CARERS ON THE MOVE
Carers on the Move features an interactive conversation between the public, practitioners, and researchers bringing together first-hand testimonies from immigrant healthcare workers, a Q&A session, and a historical perspective on the immigration of healthcare professionals in Britain.
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Humanity Cartoons Exhibition
Join us for a unique showcase of thought-provoking cartoons that shed light on the refugee experience. Immerse yourself in the powerful storytelling of talented artists as they capture the essence of humanity through their artwork.
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PURANI YAADEIN – CAPTURING HERITAGE
An exhibition of heritage communities on a series of pull up banners exploring desi heritage and community.
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BRADFORD NIGHTSTOP, Apna Heritage, & DIARY of a Refugee Kid
Showing a series of old films, and new films. Featuring powerful testimonies from Nightstop users turned volunteers, and the young people/service users who have accessed the Nightstop services.
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THE COMMONERS BALL
Festival Finale. A Ball for All. With music curated by MC Inder Goldfinger, featuring guests from the professional and community worlds to mark the end of Intercultured Festival 2023.
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YOUNG IN COVID II: ROUTES TO RECOVERY
Film screening of Young in Covid & speaker, Sofia Buncy. Be inspired by this engaging film screening and discussion surrounding the issues in youth culture and identity in today’s society.
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DANCING WITH WORDS WORKSHOP
Explore the wondrous world of words and dance, with Jyoti Manral of South Asian Arts-UK. This is a chance to meet new people, learn something new and tap those toes. Suitable for families and individuals alike!
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LISTERS LANTERN PARADE
Bring family, friends and neighbours to Cecil Green Arts’ dazzling annual Listers Lantern parade taking place in the picturesque grounds of Lister Park, Bradford.
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PROJECT STORM
Climate change and climate migration workshop.A private workshop with a safe space for women to get together to explore and discuss women’s rights, issues and ongoing global conflict.
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SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals
Close your eyes and bathe in the sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice.
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CRAFT & CREATE
Enjoy a creative carousel of family activities, including dance, arts and crafts, spectacular music and delicious world foods.
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WORDS OF WELCOME
Everyone is welcome to this special event to launch a brand-new multilingual anthology produced by SBC Theatre.
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THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE
Enjoy an evening of readings and poetry from talented writers published in the other side of hope lit mag, whose words represent the unheard voices of the refugees and immigrants of the world.
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LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
Let’s get creative! Make a lantern to be part of a spectacular annual parade in Lister Park on Friday 27 October. With host, Cecil Green Arts.
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Explore Textiles workshop
Inspired by Threads of Hope exhibition, come play and explore with the Art of Textiles. With local Artist Jane Sedgewick.
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WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME
Another event for the cooking enthusiasts! Join host and local refugee cook, Hui Hi Jie to learn how to make simple and oh-so-yummy Chinese dishes.
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LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
Let’s get creative! Make a lantern to be part of a spectacular annual parade in Lister Park on Friday 27 October. With host, Cecil Green Arts.
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WORLD POETRY CAFÉ OPEN MIC
Read and perform with like-minded poets at the World Poetry Cafe, hosted by poet, Diyo Mulopo Bopengo.
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HARMONY AFTER THE WAR
Experience a special evening of music and poetry, hosted by Mike Baynham and Qisetna, with Syrian Kurdish musician, Ferhad Feyssal, and Ceger Hillo, a talented poet with a passion for both the Kurdish and Arabic languages.
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TEENS RUN THE WORLD
Head down to Bradford City Library packed with fun and creative activities for young people, including contemporary arts, crafts and dance to celebrate the culture of today.
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LAUNCH: WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME
Learn how to cook delicious Iranian and Palestinian dishes with Asil and Sehab – local refugee cooks.
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PAHARI POETRY
Join us for our unmissable Pahari Poetry Mushaira held by local artist Nabeela Ahmed. After last year’s sell-out event, we are back with an even bigger line-up of poetry, and a taste of Pahari fiction held in the wonderful space of Manningham Library.
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Project Storm
A private workshop providing a safe space for women to get together to explore and discuss women’s rights, issues and ongoing global conflict.
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SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals
Close your eyes and bathe in the sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice.