Ubuntu Workshops

Bridies Cottage

Craft Village
12 noon – 4pm
Free | Suitable for All Ages

Interactive Make & Take Workshops sharing traditional arts and crafts from local communities

Polish Marzanna Dolls - Traditional Polish crafts facilitated by Polish Abroad

Chinese Fan & Lantern Making - Traditional Chinese paper crafts facilitated by Sai Pak

Indian Natural Henna Tattoos - Traditional Henna Tattoos popular in Indian, Egyptian, Middle Eastern and African culture facilitated by Sarika Art

Traditional Philippine Craft Jewellery - With its origins in the Metal Age in the Philippines, this workshop uses recycled materials to create unique jewellery pieces. Facilitated by Kabalikat in North West.

Traditional Russian Folk Headbands - Learn about Russian culture as you create your own colourful traditional Russian headband.

Arabic Culture and Language Taster Session - Learn a few greetings and words in Arabic

Workshops @ Urban Villages Marquee

1pm – 4pm

Beijing Opera Masks - Make your own Beijing Opera Mask using traditional Chinese calligraphy & paper cutting techniques

Matryoshka Babushka - Russian Dolls  - Matryoshka Babushka , Russian nesting Dolls are an integral part of Russian culture and traditional crafts. Make and decorate your own using salt dough techniques

Indian Bindi & Henna Art - Learn about Indian culture and traditions with this interactive cultural exhibit and workshop delivered by Jyoti Suri
 

Waterloo Place

Street [email protected] Waterloo Place
1pm – 2pm NW Success Lion Dance

Tai Chi Master Class with Zhu Chang Hai 8th Duan

Special open-air public master class for all ages and abilities. This ancient form has been practised throughout China for generations – all levels welcome.

Rosemount Male Voice Choir ‘In Harmony’
Award-winning Rosemount Male Voice Choir under the direction of Raymond Kelly with brother Maurice on keyboards and featuring many of the city’s well-known voices.

An Turas
A musical extravaganza telling the story of our city’s diverse cultural traditions through narration, song, music, dance, performance and shenanigans.
An Turas – The Journey, transports the audience across time and continents from India, Spain, New Zealand, Ireland, Africa and China in a highly visual, vibrant energizing show.