Part of the Festival of Migration collection Come browse our little craft fair. Join our acoustic open mic slots and enjoy delicious food made by the North African Women’s Group. About this event Come browse our little craft fair by communities of Edinburgh. Join our acoustic open mic slots and enjoy delicious food made by the North […]
read morePart of the Festival of Migration collection Alexandra Xanthaki presents on Cultural Rights in Migration followed by Southside Symphony a musical evocation of diversity of Southside. About this event The right to culture, or the right to participate in cultural life, is very much linked to identity. It is very much linked to the right to one’s […]
read morePart of the Festival of Migration collection Come to the World Cafe – we will discuss what happens to people’s culture when they migrate to another country & all aspects of migration. About this event What is a World Café? A world café is a good, simple process for bringing people together around questions that matter. We […]
read morePart of the Festival of Migration collection We will be making flowery, hanging decorations inspired by Polish folklore and based on templates from Warsaw Ethnographic Museum. About this event Come and take part in this lovely traditional paper-cutting workshop. Led by Marta Adamowicz, Art27 Artist in Residence you will make your very own decoration just like in the […]
read morePart of the Festival of Migration collection The first Human Library in Scotland. Come and have a frank chat with a human book! This is a drop-in event, you don’t need to book tickets! What is the Human Library? In the best sense of the word, The Human Library is a library of people and their experiences […]
read moreArtists Marta Adamowicz and Robert Motyka have been working with the Polish community to explore Slavic folklore and myths using traditional techniques of paper cut-outs. The artworks are later digitised and animated into a short film form with soundtrack by Davno. The project follows the calendar of the old festivals relating to death, rebirth, love […]
read moreDavno – the Edinburgh’s own Eastern European folk music ensemble – a female collective bringing the unique traditional sounds of the region to Scotland
read moreArtists Marta Adamowicz and Robert Motyka have been working with the Polish community to explore traditional Slavic art, folklore and myths. Examining further the physical and metaphorical notions of ‘home’ and belonging, they invited participants on a journey of self-discovery through a series of workshops using the traditional techniques of paper cut-outs. The artworks are […]
read morePart of the Festival of Migration collection Quan Nguyen reflects on ” New Scots”, followed by fantastic animation and soundscape KRAINA, ending with unmissable singing stars DAVNO Are we New Scots? Migrant Experiences & Racial, Ethnic & Cultural Barriers to an Inclusive Scotland. The Scottish Government, charities, & folk who want to resist the constant & ever-increasing […]
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