The Building Bridges Festival
Celebrating the diversity of cultures in Leith and Edinburgh
Music, dance and food from the African, Italian, Nepalese, Scottish, South Asian and other communities. Join in the fun – admission is free. Engage with the artists, community stalls and one another. Chillout Yoga, meditation and drumming sessions during the afternoon in St James Church hall - PLEASE BOOK FOR THE FREE WORKSHOP SESSIONS HERE - SEE TIMING BELOW FROM 13.00 - 15.00 AT THE 2nd VENUE
Organised by Building Bridges and local community groups and hosted by the Croft and St James Church in Leith
St James Church Hall
1.00 – Drumming workshop by Edinburgh Samba School (Suitable for adults and children over 10 with an adult)
2.00 – Yoga with Karen Watts (Theiya Arts) Please bring a Yoga mat
3.00 – Body meditation with Philipa Harrop. Please bring a mat or something suitable to sit on, otherwise a chair will be provided
Festival programme at the Leith Community Croft, EH6 7EL:
11.30 - doors open. background music and stalls open
12.00 - Welcome, Bagpipes by Robert Rife and Interviews
12.30 – Nepalese music and dance group
1.00 - South Asian dance: Karen and Thara from Theiya Arts
1.30 - Argentinian DJ Joanna
1.45 – Italian Group: Scylla
2.15 - Argentinian DJ Joanna
2.30 - Sanath from Theiya Arts: Bollywood movement
2.45 - African contribution: Mary Njoki and Cultural Connections
3.15 - Break and DJ
3.30 - Sylvain Ayite and band from Senegal
4.00 – Music from the Bhai community
4.15 - Sanath from Theiya Arts: Bhangra workshop
4.30 - Ceilidh by Leith Academy
5.00 - Festival ends
5.00 - finish
