![]() ![]() The Shambala Festival in Northamptonshire will also be supporting the initiative. ![]() It has been developed with master Afghan kite-maker and refugee Sanjar Qiam, who founded a toy shop in Brighton, as well as Afghanistan-born actor and director Elham Ehsas and Afghan musician Elaha Soroor.įunds raised will go to Afghanaid and its By Her Side campaign to support women in rural Afghan communities. READ MORE: Lorry fire on M1 forces three northbound lanes to close The project comes from Good Chance Theatre, creators of The Walk With Amal, in which a giant puppet of a child refugee walked from the Turkish-Syrian border to Manchester. The events on Saturday, August 20 will feature music, poetry and dance from Afghan artists and other community groups, and highlight the cultural significance of kites in Afghanistan’s history. Fly With Me will celebrate the ancient Afghan craft of kite-flying across 15 locations in the UK and Europe in an act of solidarity with the people of the country. A multi-city kite-flying festival, including one staged in Northamptonshire, will mark one year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |