The event, organised by Glasgow Community Planning Partnership, includes a wonderful selection of performances from groups and individuals of varying nationalities and cultures that have chosen Glasgow as their home. It aims to celebrate these communities’ important contributions to the city and show how embracing different cultures has helped to shape Glasgow.
Chiefly from the ethnic minority communities in Glasgow, the performances include African drumming and storytelling, traditional singing, Chinese and Bhangra dancing, poetry in a variety of languages and translated into English and Slovakian Roma folk music. Led by Iranian –born Maryam Hamidi, best known from her role as Leyla Brodie in BBC’s soap River City, the three hour event will include exciting performances of music, song, dance and spoken word. Contributors include performances from the Maryhill Integration Network dancers and JOYUS choir, Govanhill based folk band E Karika Djal, African Caribbean Network and Ricefield Arts and Cultural Centre, as well as pupils from Hyndland Primary school and the dancers from Bellahouston Academy.
Councillor Soryia Siddique, chair of Glasgow Community Planning Partnership, said; ”Glasgow is a truly multi-cultural city. More than 15% of the city’s population are ethnic minority and we have more than 140 different languages in our schools. We welcome people from all over the world and this event is simply to recognise some of their contributions to our society and an opportunity to celebrate them.”
Following the showcase there will be a chance to sample some food from the nationalities represented at the event and information stalls for people to browse.
The event is FREE to attend, but people must register before coming along.
Date: Saturday, 27 February
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Banqueting Hall, City Chambers, George Square
To Register: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/many-cultures-make-glasgow-tickets-21383821586