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www.refugeeweek.org.uk

Shared future

Manchester refugee celebration

Free entry, everyone welcome Cross Street Chapel, Cross Street, Manchester, M2 1NL

Saturday 22 June, 12pm 5pm

Music, dance, poetry and theatre performances Refugee awareness-raising exhibi ons, ac vi es, lms and talks Food tas ng from around the world Childrens cultural arts and cra s ac vi es Prizes including ckets to the Interna onal Roots Fes val, RNCM, 7pm that night

Photograph by Tobias Madden

Suppor ng and sponsoring organisa ons:

Regional Asylum Ac vism Project

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Event Programme
Throughout the day there will be a colourful array of activities to help you learn more about refugee journeys and experiences. Choose from an engaging range of film screenings, games and talks.

Come and sample food from around the world from 1pm from countries including Eritrea, Somalia and Pakistan. Children can enjoy arts and crafts activities.

Performances will run from 12.30 5pm and include music, dance, poetry readings, drumming and theatre by refugee artists, community groups and schools. Featuring:

The WAST choir at 12.30pm

Asian Music Talent Ya Freddy Wanga at 4.30pm at 3pm

There is also a host of exciting community events happening across Manchester during Refugee Week (17 - 23 June). For more information visit the Refugee Week website and search 'North West': www.refugeeweek.org.uk