About this Event
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 printed 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.
Website: https://childmigrantstories.com/voices
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Woodside Halls, 36 Glenfarg Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00