On Saturday 2 November 2019 audience had the opportunity to bring their curiosity and playfulness and open their heart to what comes up and accept what is, using Mosaic Boards to facilitate the presence of mind and exploration of the senses. It was a thought-provoking workshop that exemplified the theme of this year’s festival: Mosaic.
The highlight of Celebrating Syria Festival 2019 was Saad Hajo’s special exhibition “ To See or Not to See: That is the Question... Ignorance is Bliss”, which took place at NIAMOS Manchester between 2 and 9 November. The exhibition was a cry against violence, and oppression and against the world’s indifference.
We had an exhibition tour, film screening and panel discussion at the Storey Lancaster on Friday 18 October 2019. The exhibition featured once again the creative artwork of the Syrian’s Artist Amani Al-Ali: “the Green Apple”, and reflected the feelings and experiences of Syrians about their journey and lives after 2011.
On Sunday 06 October, Rethink rebuild Society hosted a digital workshop organised by the Maps for Syria initiative (MFS).
Recent developments in Syria saw the government enacting new laws on property and estates, which endangered people’s rights to their own homes.
On Tuesday 24 September, RR joined the ARC Project Blackburn in celebrating their fifteen (15) year anniversary. The event took place at Wesley Hall Methodist Church in Blackburn and it was a great opportunity for all of us to celebrate the outstanding work that ARC Project does to help refugees and asylum seekers rebuilding their lives.
