‘Global Friendship’ theme for arts show
Children from all over the southern area of Warwickshire will be coming together to celebrate ‘Global Friendship’.
They will be taking part in activities from all over the world in two days of workshops hosted at Bishopton Primary School in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The Intercultural Creative and Performing Arts Festival, being run on the theme of ‘Global Friendship’, is being organised by Warwickshire County Council’s Intercultural Curriculum Support Service (ICSS).
It is part of three other similar events being held around the county. The annual aims to create a better understanding and awareness of each others’ cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.
Some of the activities in this year’s workshops are: Rakhri, Polish Symbols, Mendhi, Urdu Script, Cooking, African Song/Nursery Rhymes, African Drumming, Storytelling, Bhangra, Wax Batik, Indian Games.
After the workshops, the youngsters will hold a finale evening at Stratford Civic Hall on 7 July with performances including dance, drama, music and poetry.
James Shera, Director of ICSS said: “These events help children understand and appreciate different cultures while having fun. The finale performances have gone down very well in the past with parents, friends and people from the community enjoying them and this year promises another good turn out.”