An exploration of North African creativity in the North West of England, Leeds and beyond. Join Jessica El Mal (Manchester Morocco) of the Arab British Centre chair a panel with Hannaa Hamdache (Leeds/Algeria) Mohammad Sultan (Manchester/ Libya) to find out more about their work, engage in cross-community dialogue and celebrate North African heritage and its impact on contemporary diaspora identities in the UK.

Programme Highlights:

Traditional & Contemporary North African Dance

Live Music & Spoken Word Performances

Film Screenings & Panel Discussions on Migration & Identity (featuring Jessica El-Mal, Hannah Hamdache, and more!)

Art  exhibition showcasing North African Stories

Partners:

Liverpool Arab Arts Festival

Leeds City Council Migration & Cultural Engagement Teams

Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Communities in Leeds

North African Artists, Filmmakers, and Cultural Historians