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SUMMARY:Exhibition - Bulgarian Kukeri Dancing in Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Kukeri is a centuries-old Bulgarian tradition intended to dance away the evil spirits and welcome the arrival of spring.   \nYou are warmly invited to view this free exhibition\, a display of wonderful masks and drawings by children from the First Bulgarian School Nadejda Stancioff – Lady Muir Edinburgh – all inspired by Kukeri Dancing a vital part of Bulgaria’s global intangible cultural heritage.  \nThis exhibition will be open over the festival period\, having initially opened on March 30th. It is an initiative and production of the Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland in partnership with Bulgarian Cultural and Educational Centre Scotland and Two Destination Language. Free and open to all (no booking required): daily Mon-Sat 10am-5pm with late nights until 8pm Mon-Wed until 21 May 2026 at the Edinburgh Central Library (Grand Stairway) 7-9 George IV Bridge\, Edinburgh EH1 1EG. \n \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/exhibition-kukeri-dancing-in-scotland/
LOCATION:Edinburgh Central Library\, 7-9 George IV Bridge\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1EG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260515T183000
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SUMMARY:Creative Stirling - Lux Audience Award Film Screening - It Was Just An Accident
DESCRIPTION:In Iran\, a man bumps into the person he believes to be his former torturer. However\, the accusation is fiercely denied\, and doubt sets in. What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences. \nDirected by: Jahar Panahi this is one of five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2026. Filmed illegally in Iran\, in an interview with Vanity Fair\, Panahi explained\,  “I knew that if I took the script there\, they wouldn’t give me permission to work\,” so a secret network of trusted crew members was used to shoot the film discreetly. You can watch the trailer here. \nCreative Stirling’s screening of this film is made possible with thanks to the European Parliament Liaison Office in the U.K.  You can book your FREE ticket here: Select tickets – It Was Just an Accident – Festival of Europe Film Screening – Creative Stirling Venue but donations are welcome\, and encouraged if possible\, to support The Kitchen at 44 King Street’s Mercat Cross community meals.
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/creative-stirling-lux-audience-award-film-screening-it-was-just-an-accident/
LOCATION:Creative Stirling Venue\, 44 King Street\, Stirling\, FKF8 1AY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T123000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260422T204231Z
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SUMMARY:Motanka Doll Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will take part in a special tradition passed down through generations in Ukraine. Guided by the artist Mariia Miskova you will create your own Motanka doll to take home. \nMariia’s work is supported by the organisation Mission of Innocents\, you can find out about their work and important purpose here: missionofinnocents.org \nThis FREE workshop is suitable for ages 10+. Children ages 10 – 11 must be accompanied by an adult\, and this adult is included within the same booking (no additional ticket required). \nWhilst available sign up in advance to secure your free space using this Eventbrite link. \nA limited number of drop-in places will also be available on the day and allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThis Motanka Doll Workshop is part of European Communities Day\, and both are made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players. \n   \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/motanka-doll-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Out of the Blue Drill Hall\, 36 Dalmeny Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8RG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260225T211015Z
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SUMMARY:European Communities Day
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to this vibrant FREE event celebrating community\, culture\, and creativity! Enjoy a day of hands-on art workshops\, craft demonstrations\, and lively family ceilidh dancing and the opportunities to connect with and learn about the work of Scottish based organisations supporting European communities in different ways. \nTaking place at Out of the Blue Drill Hall\, in Leith\, this special event brings together Edinburgh’s diverse European communities while strengthening connections with the Scottish communities that they now call home. It’s a chance to share experiences\, build relationships\, and together celebrate the rich diversity of European cultures. \nFind out more and book your free place in advance for family ceilidh dancing and art activities via the links below. Some spaces will be available on the day. \nCeilidhKids Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16  •  Starts at 2 PM | Eventbrite \nPaper Art Garden Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16  •  Starts at 11 AM | Eventbrite \nMotanka Doll Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16  •  Starts at 11 AM | Eventbrite \nPetrykivka Painting Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16  •  Starts at 12:45 PM | Eventbrite \nMake your own Straw Spider Mobile Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16  •  Starts at 2:30 PM | Eventbrite \nDrop by anytime between 11am – 4pm\, and be part of a joyful\, creative\, and welcoming day. \nThis event has been made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh. \n \n \n             \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/european-communities-day/
LOCATION:Out of the Blue Drill Hall\, 36 Dalmeny Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8RG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260307T201820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143121Z
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SUMMARY:European Traditional Dance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Glasgow European Citizens’ Forum for a fun and interactive workshop where you will learn European dances from different countries. Italian\, Breton\, Swedish\, Irish\, Bulgarian\, Ukrainian and Polish dance groups will teach and guide you through steps and moves that make their traditional dances unique. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced dancer\, there’s something for everyone at this workshop.  Free to attend\, but advance registration required via this Eventbrite link: European Traditional Dance Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16 from 11 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/european-traditional-dance-workshop/
LOCATION:Pearce Institute\, 840-860 Govan Road\, Glasgow\, G51 3UU\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260422T203412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T203555Z
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SUMMARY:Paper Art Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the brilliant artists from Beetroots Collective in one of their 3 FREE family friendly creative art workshops. \nSign up to one of their ‘Paper Art Garden’ workshop. You will be able to make your own spring flower ornament\, or if you feel confident have a go at more complex paper cutting traditional patterns. \nWorkshop 1: 11 – 12.30 \nWorkshop 2: 12.45 – 14.15 \nWorkshop 3: 14.30 – 16.00 \nNo maximum age to join in\, but you do need to know how to use a safety scissors. This means that the minimum age for these workshops is age 6. \nChildren from age 6-11 must be accompanied by an adult\, and this adult is included within the same booking (no additional ticket required). Use the link to reserve a space\, but there will be some first come spaces saved for those who turn up on the day! We hope you can join us! Reserve a free space here: Eventbrite link. \nThis Beetroots Collective Art Workshop is part of European Communities Day and was made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players.
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/paper-art-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Out of the Blue Drill Hall\, 36 Dalmeny Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8RG
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T141500
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T193243Z
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SUMMARY:Petrykivka Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for ages 8+ this delightful FREE workshop is open to both beginners and the more experienced. \n\n\n\nOriginating from the village of Petrykivka in Ukraine\, this traditional decorative painting style is recognised by UNESCO on their listing of Intangible Cultural Heritage. \nSuitable for ages 8+ this delightful FREE workshop is open to both beginners and the more experienced. This workshop is being lead by Nataliia Spyrydonova\, you can find out more about her on her instagram handle @tasia_s._ova\, she will be guide participants step-by-step through this process so that you get to create your own colourful work of art to take home. \nDo remember to wear clothing suitable for painting. \nAvance places can be booked through this link: Petrykivka Painting Workshop Tickets\, Saturday\, May 16  •  Starts at 12:45 PM | Eventbrite On the day there will be a limited number of drop-in places available and these will be allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. Children from age 8 -11 must be accompanied by an adult\, and this adult is included within the same booking (no additional ticket required). \nThis Petrykivka Painting Workshop and European Communities Day has been made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players.
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/petrykivka-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:Out of the Blue Drill Hall\, 36 Dalmeny Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8RG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260422T211210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T235815Z
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SUMMARY:Spaces now only available at venue - CeilidhKids Family Dancing Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun at one of the two FREE family-friendly Scottish Ceilidh Workshops which are part of the activities taking place at this year’s Festival of Europe Scotland’s European Communities Day. \nCeilidhKids Workshop 1: 14.00 – 14.55 \nCeilidhKids Workshop 2: 15.05 – 16.00 \nNew Scots and Old Scots can discover and enjoy for the first or 100th time the dances and tap along to the music. \nLead by Caroline from CeilidhKids\, each workshop is aimed at families with children aged 3 – 9 years. It’s family dancing\, not children’s dancing so children should be accompanied by an adult willing to join in. One adult can dance with two children. \nThe dance steps are simplified and non-scary. As it is a shoes off dance floor there is a chance for everyone to show off their favourite socks! \nFind out more via this Eventbrite link spaces remaining\, but only available at venue! Please note: a ticket is required for every person attending (both adults and children)\, so be sure to book a place for each member of your group. \nWe hope you can join us! \nThis Ceilidh Workshop and European Communities Day was made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players. \n \n \nCredit Photo: Ruth Armstrong Photography
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/ceilidhkids-family-dancing-workshops/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260422T210142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T193550Z
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Spider - Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This delightful FREE workshop is suitable for ages 10+. You will be guided through this process to create your own ‘Pavuk’ to take home! \nAt this Ukrainian ‘Pavuk’ – Straw Spider – workshop you will get to make your own traditional\, geometric hanging straw ornament. Made from straw\, the Pavuk is seen as a symbol of the universe\, protection\, and harmony\, and is said to bring warmth and good fortune to the home. \n  \n\n\n\nThis delightful FREE workshop is suitable for ages 10+.  But children from age 10 -11 must be accompanied by an adult\, this adult is included within the same booking (no additional ticket required). \nArtist led\, you will be guided through this process to create your own ‘Pavuk’ to take away at the end of the workshop and hang up in your home! \nWhilst available use this Eventbrite link to sign up to secure in advance your space. \nA limited number of drop-in places will also be available on the day and allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nThis Ukrainian Straw Spider Workshop and European Communities Day has been made possible thanks to #NationalLottery players. \n \ns\,
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/make-your-own-spider-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Out of the Blue Drill Hall\, 36 Dalmeny Street\, Edinburgh\, EH6 8RG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T164500
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260423T220558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T180059Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Stirling - Lux Audience Award Film Screening - Sorda (Deaf)
DESCRIPTION:Deaf ceramist Ángela (Miriam Garlo) and her hearing partner Héctor (Álvaro Cervantes) live harmoniously as an inter-abled couple – but with a baby on the way\, their status quo is shaken. Overwhelmed by doctors’ appointments\, childbirth\, and advice\, Ángela feels isolated by a society that patronises and excludes her. She begins to worry whether she and her child\, if hearing\, will ever truly understand one another. Bolstered by moving performances and an inventive soundscape attuned to Ángela’s perspective\, this is a drama of tremendous compassion\, about a woman fighting against invisibility. \nDirected by Eva Libertad\, this film won the 2026 LUX Audience Award\, chosen by audiences for its authentic\, powerful look at communication and identity. You can watch the trailer here. \nCreative Stirling’s screening of this film is made possible with thanks to the European Parliament Liaison Office in the U.K.  You can book your FREE ticket here: but Select tickets – Sorda (Deaf) – Festival of Europe Film Screening – Creative Stirling Venue donations are welcome\, and encouraged if possible\, to support The Kitchen at 44 King Street’s Mercat Cross community meals.
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/creative-stirling-lux-audience-award-film-screening-sorda-deaf/
LOCATION:Creative Stirling Venue\, 44 King Street\, Stirling\, FKF8 1AY
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260221T210759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200026Z
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SUMMARY:Stirling EuroWalk
DESCRIPTION:Join a free\, family‑friendly 2.3km guided walk with some uphill sections\, exploring Stirling’s European connections and led by a historian from the University of Glasgow. Start and end point: The Smith Gallery. All ages welcome\, but booking required via this Eventbrite link. \n  \n 
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/stirling-eurowalk/
LOCATION:The Smith Gallery\, 40 Albert Place\, Stirling\, FK8 2RQ
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SUMMARY:Creative Stirling - Lux Audience Award Film Screening - Christy
DESCRIPTION:Seventeen-year-old Christy is forced to move in with his estranged older half-brother after being thrown out of his suburban foster home. While his brother considers the arrangement temporary\, Christy starts to feel at home in Cork’s working-class Northside. He begins making friends and reconnecting with his roots – despite the potentially negative influence of his extended family. As his brother tries to secure a better future for him\, both are confronted with tough decisions that challenge their fragile bond. Together\, they must navigate their shared past and uncertain future. \nDirected by first time feature-director and story co-creator\, Brendan Canty\,  this is one of five films nominated for the LUX Audience Award 2026. You can watch the trailer here. \nCreative Stirling’s screening of this film is made possible with thanks to the European Parliament Liaison Office in the U.K.  You can book your FREE ticket here: Select tickets – Christy – Festival of Europe Film Screening – Creative Stirling Venue but donations are welcome\, and encouraged if possible\, to support The Kitchen at 44 King Street’s Mercat Cross community meals.
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/creative-stirling-lux-audience-award-film-screening-christy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T151500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T081544
CREATED:20260225T205001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T213440Z
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SUMMARY:Kirkcaldy EuroWalk
DESCRIPTION:Come for a stroll through Kirkcaldy to explore the many historic and contemporary links the “Lang Toun” has with other European nations. The online EuroWalk\, designed for a mobile device\, guides you through the streets\, explaining the associations. The website is available HERE. The walk is free\, but to help planning please confirm your place via this link: Kirkcaldy EuroWalk Tickets\, Sunday\, May 17  •  3:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Eventbrite \n  \n     
URL:https://festivalofeuropescotland.org/event/kirkcaldy-eurowalk/
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