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Visit our exhibitions about London's refugees
Exhibitions you've missed (sorry):
In the Light of Memory: Beyond Borders
Voices from London's Turkish speaking communities
Date and location are now confirmed:
23 September, 12pm - 6pm
At Newington Green Park. View a map.
This free event will include an art installation based on the valued possessions of refugees and two documentary films highlighting their experiences. There will be authentic live music which will bring us the sound of Anatolia and refreshments. Look for a decorated Yurt -- a traditional round tent -- on the green.
A Reflection of Somali Experience in London
1st September 2006, 7pm onwards
At The Selby Centre - Main Hall, Selby Road, London, N17 8JL. View a map
This event is based on the life stories of eleven members of the Somali community, and particularly their experiences of living in London. There will be a banner display including photographs of the interviewees and a short documentary film will be shown. Somali food will be served and there will be performances by well known Somali musicians.
En exilio - Latin American Portraits in London
29 July - 3 August, Red Gate Gallery, 209a Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RU
The main features of this exhibition are a film and a photographic display. Film and photographs are based on twelve in-depth life history interviews with Latin American refugees living in London. The film will explore the difficulties of making a home away from home and coming to terms with living in exile. The photographs are portraits of the interviewees and aim to reflect the character and personality of each of them.
From 29 July - 3 August (with the exception of Sunday 30 July) the exhibition, comprising portrait photographs of refugees from Latin America, will be open every evening from 4.30pm - 8.30pm. A documentary film featuring the project interviewees will be shown every day at 6pm. Other activities, including the showing of a range of Latin American films, will be ongoing throughout the week. There will be a final showing of the documentary on the closing evening, 3 August, followed by live music.
Read the full event programme with listings of film showings and directions.
Their story - Promoting the uncelebrated stories of Eritrean refugees
30 July, The Marion Centre, 1 Stafford Road, Kilburn, NW6 5RS, 3pm - 10pm (drop in any time).
An afternoon of activities is being arranged, including music performances, the showing of a documentary film featuring project interviewees, photo displays, and a variety of workshops.
Voices from a silent community - Chinese oral history in London
16 - 21 July Charing Cross Library, 4 Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H OHF
A display featuring interviewees from the Chinese community will be up in the library for five days. The launch of the exhibition will be on 16 July from 11.30am and will include opening speeches, pipa music and Chinese dim sum. In addition there will be an erhu music recital and a monologue performance by Ice and Fire Theatre Company on 19th July from 12.30pm.
22 July Terrace Gallery, Museum of London, 150 London Wall, EC2Y 5HN
Drama and dance workshops, photograph displays and music performances, documentary film showing, featuring project interviewees. 1.30pm start.
Ugandan Community Event
23 July 2006, St Mathews Church Hall, 38 Dyson Rd, Stratford, London, E15 4JX, 4pm -10pm (drop in any time)
Cultural performances, Ugandan children's choir, folklore, traditional costume shows and music from Ugandan artists assisted by a DJ. Traditional food. Photo display featuring ten people from the Ugandan community.
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Notes for Editors
These exhibitions are being produced as part of the Evelyn Oldfield Unit's Refugee Communities History Project, winner of the 2006 Charity Award for arts, culture and heritage. The Project is working in partnership with the Museum of London, London Metropolitan University and 15 Refugee Community Organisations to collect 150 life histories of individual refugees in London showing the positive contributions they have made to the capital. The project is funded by the Heritage Lottery and Trust for London.
The Evelyn Oldfield Unit provides professional support and training for Refugee Community Organisations to enable them to adequately tackle the pressing needs of the communities they serve.
