Let's Dabkeh

Talking Peace Festival

Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance the Dabkeh? Here is your chance.
Let's Dabkeh is a session about Syrian traditional Dabkeh. We will talk about its history, why it was created and how it reflects the peaceful values of the Syrian community. We will also explain how it is used today to bring people together.
That's not all, you will get the chance to learn how to do a simple Dabkeh alongside everyone who attends this session.
Make sure you book your place today.
 
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The <A HREF="http://www.talkingpeacefestival.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Talking Peace Festiva</A>l is a global arts and cultural platform designed to engage people in the most urgent issues of peace and conflict around the world. This one-day festival on 21 September 2019 celebrates the International Day of Peace and uses the power of creativity to showcase the impact of peacebuilding.
The festival returns for its fifth year and takes over Flat Iron Square, a cultural hub in London Bridge. And for the first time it is being organised by five members of the <A HREF="https://www.peacebuilding.live/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">+Peace</A> coalition, who are coming together to tackle global levels of violence and division and transition culture, policy and politics in support of peacebuilding.
Together <A HREF="https://www.c-r.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Conciliation Resources</A>, <A HREF="http://www.international-alert.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">International Alert</A>, <A HREF="https://www.mercycorps.org.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mercy Corps</A>, <A HREF="https://www.peacedirect.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peace Direct</A> and <A HREF="https://www.saferworld.org.uk/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Saferworld</A> are curating an eclectic programme of events including art, food, photography, talks and music to showcase the power of words and highlight some of the inspirational peacebuilding work taking place around the world. Visit the festival website for more details.

The Siding @ Flat Iron Square

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