The Refugee Festival Scotland takes place from next week and there is a packed programme of events planned for the capital. The festival began 15 years ago and this year’s theme is ‘celebrate’.
Here are some of the event highlights coming to Edinburgh in the 2015 festival
Film
When I saw you
A young Palestinians search for a way out of a refugee camp in Jordan in 1967. This leads him into a group of freedom fighters and a life-changing journey.
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Sunday 7 June, 3.30-5:30pm
£9.00 full price/ £7.20 concessions
To book visit: filmhousecinema.com / Box Office: 0131 228 2688
Wilaya
A visually stunning drama which offers a fascinating look at the culture of Sahrawi people, a young woman leaves her foster family in Spain and returns to her family at a refugee camp in Wilaya.
The Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
Wednesday 10 June, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Free
Information contact: info@africa-in-motion.org.uk
Theatre
A quick decision can be made
A story of detained fast-track procedure.
A new play to understand the absurdity of the system for those claiming asylum in the UK, with the support of the Mary Leishman scholarship and the Adam Smith foundation.
Discover 21, Edinburgh
5-6 of June, 7:30pm
£5, ticket available at the door
Bookings: aquickdecisioncanbemade@gmail.com / 07722415057
Art
Refugee Festival Art Exhibition
An exhibition of visual art by multiple artists around the themes of refugees, displacement, diaspora and acceptance.
Forest Café, Edinburgh
1-30 June, 10.00am-11.00pm
Free
Meet ups
Refugee Survival Trust Picnic
A chance to meet refugee survival trust volunteers and supporters over a scenic summer picnic. Bring along international snacks.
Arthur’s Seat/Holyrood Park
Sunday 7 June, 12.30-3pm
Free
Follow what’s going on on Twitter @ScotRefCouncil and use the festival hashtag #RefugeeFestScot or become a fan on Facebook:www.facebook.com/refugeefestivalscotland
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