Thursday 30 October 2008

KENSINGTON ONE WORLD FESTIVAL report by Tracey Dunn

Here are some highlights from this festival which is a celebration of Global Citizenship.Celebrating the culture of the many diverse groups in Kensington.Please contact Mark Jackson on 0151 233 6153 for more info.

Tuesday 4th November Czech Slovak Roma Event
Kensington Fields Community Centre
24 Hall Lane L7 8TQ
6-9pm.Films showing the Czech Slovak Roma community in the U.K. and life during the 2nd world war for the Roma communty followed by discussions and free buffet.Music by Gypsy Brothers.

Saturday 8th November Kensington Diwali.Hindu Temple, Edge Lane Kensington L7
6-9pm To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Temple.A celebration of the significance of Diwali with a tour of the Temple,an Indian band and dancers,free buffet and a firework light show.

Thursday 20th November Islamic Event. Al Ghazali Centre. Earle Road L7.
6-9pm Multicultural discussions and feast.Palestinian band,dancers and music.Tickets by invitation only.Call Mark Jackson (233 6153)

Tuesday 25th November International Day Against Violence to Women
Frontline church.Corner Lawrence Rd /Wellington Rd,Wavertree L15 0HY
6-8.30pm Discussions on the situation in Dharfur,Democratic Republic of Congo,Uganda and Liverpool around violence to women,children and child soldiers as well as the use of violence to women locally.Issues,solutions and oppurtunities for solidarity.Free refreshments.

Wednesday 26th November Yellow House Event. Venue to be confirmed.
7-9pm Young People from Kensington and Poland will perform an improvised piece about global citizenship through music,dance,art,drama,photography and video,demonstrating new skills learnt in a week long series of workshops.Call George on 260 2996.

Sunday 30th November Finale. Devonshire House Hotel,Edge Lane,Kensington L7
7-11pm A fun,happy celebration of global citizenship,led by the polish community.All who took part in ONE WORLD FESTIVAL will entertain you.Free buffet

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