Wednesday 6th November & Wednesday 20th November
1pm – 2.30pm at Granton Library
Tag: creative writing
Free Multicultural Festival coming to North Edinburgh
Edinburgh Multicultural Festival
4 – 6th October 2019
Music, dance, storytelling, films and audio visual celebration of Edinburgh’s multicultural communities (the newest event on Edinburgh’s festival calendar)
African Connections CIC (an Edinburgh-based community interest company promoting diversity through performing arts) is delighted to announce the very first Edinburgh Multicultural Festival, on 4-6 October 2019.
Website www.edinburghmulticulturalfestival.co.uk (www.edmcf.co.uk)
The festival programme features a bright array of Edinburgh’s diverse talent with spoken word, poetry, music, dance and visual arts created by African, Asian and Eastern European artists living in the capital.
The festival will also present two international acts: albino Malawian singer and canjo player Lazarus, and Sowhereto Africa, a South African dance and music show promoting street talent from the township of Soweto (previously performed at Edinburgh’s Dance Base and the Studio).
A poetry and storytelling programme (on Friday afternoon) will be curated by Nadine Aisha Jassat, with storytellers Fong Liu and Daiva Ivanauskaitė, while the weekend will feature musicians including Samba Sene & Diwan (Sengalese Mbalax/Afrobeat/ska fusion), rappers Billy Got Waves & Joell, Moroccan grooves from Omar Afif & Gnawa Trance Fusion and Bollywood//Indian classical music from Swaryatra; the dance programme on Saturday includes Scotland’s leading Indian dance group Dance Ihayami, a range of African dances from Sankofa Beats, plus Olga Kay, Iraya Noble, Pirita Tuisku, and many more.
There will also be a specially curated short films programme and a specially created installation by Polish audio visual artist Robert Motyka, inspired by diverse cultures and identities.
The events will take place across two venues in north Edinburgh – creative writing, poetry and storytelling at Drumbrae Library and Community Hub (4th October only), with the main programme taking place at Edinburgh College, Granton Campus (5 & 6 October), in the open café space (unticketed) and the PASS Theatre.
There will be opportunities for audiences to mix with performers and community organisations, to share their experiences and find out more about how to be involved in cross-community activities.
All events are free to attend, and all age groups are welcome.
Edinburgh Multicultural Festival director, Morgan Njobo, said: “With this programme we would like to celebrate Edinburgh’s diverse multicultural talent and its contribution to the cultural life of the city.
“As a South African artist living in Edinburgh, I feel privileged to be able to present an eclectic programme that aims to engage local communities and increase access to arts and entertainment in the north of Edinburgh.
“We are collaborating with artists whose work is influenced by African, Asian and Eastern European cultures and we wish for all Edinburgh residents engage with our diverse performing arts and visual arts scene and enjoy the benefits of diversity brought by the artists involved.”
It is hoped that Edinburgh Multicultural Festival 2019 will be the first of many, growing over the years, contributing to promoting tolerance and inclusivity across Edinburgh and beyond.
Edinburgh Multicultural Festival is delivered in partnership with Edinburgh College, PASS Theatre and Drumbrae Library and Community Hub and supported by City of Edinburgh Council.
LISTINGS
Fri 4 Oct 2 – 5pm Drumbrae Library and Community Hub, 81 Drum Brae Dr, Edinburgh EH4 7FE
Storytelling, poetry and creative writing
Sat 5 Oct Noon-5pm Edinburgh College Granton Campus, 350 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh EH5 1QE
(Doors 11am) DANCE inc Dance Ihayami, Sowhereto, Sankofa Beats
Sun 6 Oct Noon-5pm Edinburgh College Granton Campus, 350 W Granton Rd, Edinburgh EH5 1QE
(Doors 11am) MUSIC inc Lazarus, Samba Sene & Diwan, Omar Afif & Gnawa Trance Fusion
All events are free, and tickets can be reserved in advance via Eventbrite
Creative Writing Course at Granton Library
CREATIVE WRITING COURSE: starts Wednesday 15th May
After the success of the first course we are running another one! Please come and join us as we have more fun with words and language. The course runs for six weeks.
Starting: Wednesday 15 May, 1 – 2.30pm
Where: GRANTON LIBRARY
Contact Lorrane on 552 5700 to book your place
Lifelong Learning: New courses in North Edinburgh
Hello there,
I still have spaces for these courses – starting very soon!
Lorrane
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Skills for Life
Still spaces left for this new course!
Starts Thurs 21st Feb, 2pm – 4pm.
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Lots of topics to choose from.
Small friendly group.
Contact Lorrane to have a chat.
Tel: 0131 552 5700
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Creative Writing Course
Come along and try something new.
Have fun with words, join this small group.
No experience needed.
Starts Fri 22nd Feb, 10.30 – 12.00
Granton Library
Contact Lorrane to have a chat.
Tel: 0131 552 5700
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Lorrane Borwick, Lifelong Learning Locality Development Officer, Royston/Wardieburn Community Centre, 11 Pilton Drive North, Edinburgh EH5 1NF
Tel: 0131 552 5700
Mon – Wed, 10 – 2
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This beautiful unnamed poem was written by Yaa Agyepong:
Making soaps and body creams
Sewing dresses and braiding hair
Farming, cooking and cleaning
And painting the house too.
My grandmothers hands
The domestic goddess
Prized possession
Cooking, cleaning, painting
From my granny’s hands to mine
I’m just a chip off the old block.
How I miss her!
Yaa Agyepong, Craigroyston Early Years ‘Makin’ A Brew’ Group
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