What’s On: Friday 14 June
Refugee Festival Scotland begins on Friday 14 with 16 events taking place across the country. We’ve picked out a few highlights.
1. RUYA photography exhibition
When: 15 June, 10-5pm
Where: Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Ruya means vision, sight or dream in Arabic. This collection of self-portraits and still life photos created by people with lived experience of forced migration reflects on cultural heritage and memories of home.
2. Blossom & Empower
When: 15 June, 12-2pm
Where: Jerviston Community Centre, Motherwell
This women-only gathering will bring ladies from the local community together to celebrate their stories through music, dance and delicious food.
3. Changemaking: Poetry Workshop
When: 15 June, 2-4pm
Where: Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow
Join GoMA Youth for an introduction to black out poetry and play with source texts to create your own blackout poems in solidarity with people who have been displaced by conflict in Palestine and around the world.
4. Street Soccer Scotland – New Scots
When: 15 June, 4-8pm
Where: Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh
A chance for people who are new to Scotland and might be experiencing isolation to meet new friends and enjoy a kick around.
5. Beyond the Words
When: 15 June, 6-7.30pm
Where: Kelvin Hall Open Collections, Glasgow
This video art piece by award-winning documentary filmmaker Maryam Haddadi, explores the experiences of Iranian women. The screening will be followed by a Q&A
6. A Taste of Eritrea
When: 15 June, 6.30-9pm
Where: Catalyst Vineyard Church, Aberdeen
A chance for the local community to sample authentic Eritrean food, dancing, music and culture.
7. RFS X Q’IWA CABERET
When: 15 June, 7-10pm
Where: The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh
An evening of soul-stirring poetry, delicious food and mesmerising music, dance and drag performances. Celebrate diversity, empowerment and resilience.
