The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry

 

 

 

 

The Prestoungrange Arts Festival in Prestonpans, Scotland, is working on a tapestry project that will involve 25 countries, and document Scotland’s diaspora. The diaspora refers to the movement of Scots abroad as well as the reverse diaspora of people into Scotland. Inspired by the Battle of Prestonpans Tapestry , this project will involve volunteers within the 25 communities who will identify the subject matter and stitch the panels.  Other activities will evolve as the panels take shape, including storytelling, music and drama.

Scheduled for completion in early 2014, all the panels of the tapestry will be brought together in Scotland as part of Homecoming 2014.  It will become integral to a range of events throughout the year across Scotland, as well as being the focus for celebrations in its own right.  After 2014, there will be an opportunity for the tapestry to travel to the diaspora communities.

We are looking for volunteers: to share and document their stories, keen stitchers and also for communities to display the tapestry beyond 2014. The stories will reflect historical as well as contemporary elements and will make connections between diaspora communities in Scotland and their home countries as well as between overseas communities and Scotland.

For more information  click:  Leaflet

or visit their website: http://www.prestonpanstapestry.org

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MULTICULTURAL FOLKLORIC DANCE CONCERT, 2013

Celebrating cultural diversity and promoting mutual respect, the << MANASIS >> School of Greek Dance and Culture together with special guests Glenbrae Celtic Dancers, Azad Gharibian Armenian Folk Dancing Group, Ekol School of Arts, Azura’s Oasis and Morava Serbian Dance Ensemble, are proud and honoured to present the Multicultural Folkloric Dance Concert, 2013.

Date: Saturday 1st June, 2013
Venue: The Besen Centre
87 – 89 Station St, Burwood, VIC.
Mel. Ref: 61, C5

Doors Open: 6:30pm
Show Starts: 7:00pm

Tickets: Strictly Pre-Sold Only
General Admission- $20.00
Pensioners / Children (12 years of age and under)- $15.00
Contact: 0423 486 137