Kukeri is a centuries-old Bulgarian tradition intended to dance away the evil spirits and welcome the arrival of spring. You 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 […]
Drop by anytime between 10am – 4.30pm to this FREE event. A variety of stallholders will be on hand to provide information and answer questions on the opportunities they offer to young people (aged 16 - 35) to travel, study and work in Europe. All those attending can enter a free draw to win a pair of InterRail passes; […]
Features talks from leading experts from Poland and Germany on this topic, along with a panel discussion led by leading journalist Allan Little, who has had widespread experience and knowledge of Central, Eastern, and South-Eastern Europe. He has won many awards for his work as a journalist. The event will look at the scale of the campaign, and how Europe can respond. Experts on panel include: […]
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. Mariia’s work is supported by the organisation Mission of Innocents, you can find out about their work and important purpose here: missionofinnocents.org […]
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. Taking place at Out of the Blue […]
Suitable for ages 8+ this delightful FREE workshop is open to both beginners and the more experienced. Originating from the village of Petrykivka in Ukraine, this traditional decorative painting style is recognised by UNESCO on their listing of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Suitable for ages 8+ this delightful FREE workshop is open to both beginners and […]
This delightful FREE workshop is suitable for ages 10+. You will be guided through this process to create your own ‘Pavuk’ to take home! At 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 […]
