An evening of films, book readings, discussion, music and poetry
Watch short films ‘Under the Jasmine Tree’ inspired by Glasgow-based Syrian poet, Saffanna; ‘Seeking Sanctuary on a Scottish Island’ about Syrian children who first settled on Bute and ‘Ugwumpiti’ about Maurice Nwokeji who survived the Biafra war.
Listen to readings from ‘Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain: Oral Histories from 1930s – Present Day’ by author Eithne Nightingale and those featured in the book – Maurice Nwokeji, Hajra Williams who arrived in Glasgow from Pakistan in the 1970s and Syrian children who left Bute for Glasgow pre- and post- 2020. Followed by discussion with Maryhill Integration Network about themes presented within the films and the book.
The evening ends with a performance of Syrian poetry and reggae music by Maurice Nwokeji followed by the sale and signing of ‘Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain’.
Image credit: Book cover image: En route to school, 1974 ©Neil Martinson
