What’s On: Monday 17 June
Monday is another busy day at Refugee Festival Scotland. Here are seven events we’re looking forward to…
1. Building Peace Together
When: 17 June, 9.30am-3.30pm
Where: Dalgety Parish Church, Dalgety Bay
Head over to Fife to catch this exhibition of photos taken by members of Dalgety Parish Church’s Ukrainian Group. You can also walk a Peace Labryinth and light a candle to add to a peace cairn.
2. Rise
When: 17 June, 10am-12 noon and 1-4pm
Where: The Press, Dumfries
This exhibition features creative writing and art installations produced by refugees and people seeking asylum in the local community. Rise celebrates cultural diversity and offers a personal and collective reflection on the journeys of its participants.
3. Rising up in Angus – піднімаючись в Ангусі
When: 17 June, 11am-3pm
Where: V&A Dundee
Two artists from refugee backgrounds who are now living in Arbroath and Montrose will lead a creative community session, incorporating single words into a collective artwork. The finished piece will take the form of a tree and on each branch will be a word that describes their journey to Angus.
4. Communities Rise with Refugees – المجتمعات ترتفع مع اللاجئين
When: June 17, 12-4pm
Where: Kinning Park Complex, Glasgow
A fun-filled, family-friendly community celebration of the many cultures that make Kinning Park community so great. The afternoon will include music, games and food from around the world.
5. You, Me and a Game of Sport
When: 17 June, 2-5pm
Where: Get Active @ Kincorth, Aberdeen
Join Aberdeen Interfaith for the chance to make some new friends, try some sports and take a moment to de-stress and relax. Everyone is welcome.
6. Still, We Rise
When: June 17, 5.30-8.30pm
Where: Maryhill Community Centre, Glasgow
Maryhill Integration Network invite you to celebrate community resilience and rising together to overcome challenges. Expect music and poetry, face painting and Henna artistry, fun activities for children and delicious Persian food.
7. Limbo – film screening
When: 17 June, 7pm-8.30pm
Where: Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
A free screening of the award-winning comedy-drama about a talented young Syrian musician stuck in limbo on a fictional Scottish island while he waits for his asylum claim to be processed.
