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Saturday, September 25th 2004
Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre
2pm ‘til late

South Gloucestershire’s first Festival of Culture is an event for the whole family. A chance to discover and experience new cultures and have fun!

Whether you are looking for a fantastic day out for the whole family or have a special interest in culture, the arts or your community, the Festival of Culture won’t disappoint. Everything begins at 2pm with an opening ceremony featuring a spectacular Chinese Lion Dance.

How to get there...

There’s so much going on, your biggest problem will be fitting it all in, but hopefully this programme will help you to plan how to spend your day. Remember that numbers on the dance workshops are limited and are on a first come first served basis, so get there early!

Have Fun !

Please note that items on the programme may be subject to change. All timings are approximate. Click on the links below to find out what’s going on where...

 

 • The Main Stage Programme

 • The Performance Marquee

 • “Have a Go” Workshops

 

 • The Food Festival – in the Outside Marquee

The Food Festival is being incorporated into the Festival of Culture and offers the chance to discover flavours and cookery from around the world, with an emphasis on healthy eating.

The Food Festival will also host cookery demonstrations, displays and a Farmer’s Market and has been kindly supported by Tesco’s.

 

 • The Indian Bazaar

With eye brow threading, Sari dressing, Indian Head massage, Henna, Indian Jewellery, Patang (Kite making), Rangoli Art, Kerom, Tabla music and Indian Arts; the Indian Bazaar is packed with experiences to discover the subcontinent in South Gloucestershire.

 

 • Chinese Quarter

A chance to discover some ancient traditions and customs that are still practiced in Chinese culture.

Find out about Chinese birth signs, the customs of a Chinese Tea Ceremony, calligraphy and Chinese artefacts.

 

 • For Young People & Children

 

 • Information and Stalls

There’ll be stalls with information from a variety of community groups at the Festival including SARI, People First Black Members Group, Bristol and Avon Chinese Women’s Group & many more.

 

 • Stories & Language in the Library

 

 • Ceilidh - Jane Austen Room

Marlwood Folk Companions and other local groups are hosting a ceilidh.
6.30 - 9pm

 

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