Mary Borgia will teach you how to play the harp. Booking required. The harp is one of the oldest known instruments in the world. There are several different kinds of harps: there are framed harps, open harps, and folk harps, just to name a few. Read more
Come and have a go at learning how to Morris Dance. It is based on rhythmic stepping and the execution of choreographed figures by a group of dancers, usually wearing bell pads on their shins Read more
Have some fun, get dressed up and have a photo taken! This will be in Aladdin's Cave where there will be opportunities to try on Asian costumes and more on Saturday 15th February. Teaching students from UofC in Tower Hamlets in London campus will be coming up to share thier heritages!! Read more
Heathlands brings Boccia (pronounced bot-cha) is a Paralympic sport and is similar to bowls. It has roots in ancient Greece and Egypt and is thought to be one of the first games played by mankind. Read more
More poems, more words spoken, more words sung.. all straight from the heart and mind. Will they fly? We can only give it a try. Read more
Like Javanese gamelan music, Balinese gamelan music is a percussion-dominated musical ensemble. It is also known as a gong-chime musical ensemble. This musical ensemble consists of bronze gongs, metallophones, cymbals, and a time-beater. ... Also the music often performed in interlocking style. Read more
Students from London will be showing visitors how to tie a sari and talk about the different types of saris, designs and materials Read more
Help us make a a train out of Cardboard! Drop in Craft sessions for anyone to come along and help us to make colourful decorations, signage, props or site art to make Culture Bazaar 2020 the most colourful to date! *Materials and equipment will be provided. Read more
As you enter you need to place the stars and smiles onto the maps that will allow you to pass through to the next stage! This is to help us find out how many different heritages visit Culture Bazaar to make future events more culturally diverse. Read more
This ‘Spin Off’ Dance Carousel performance project is one time opportunity with an exclusive surprise appearance from our young ladies too, from a wide variety of cultural heritages weavel five styles into an all inclusive blended dance performance! Read more
Sally Salamander brings the heat with her unique and spellbinding blend of fire magic and belly dance. Sally is also Astral Circus’s resident violinist and occasional bearded lady! The Stupendous Astralio, our ringmaster, ran away with the circus in his youth, many moons ago. Read more
BlueJam is a vibrant and innovative community arts organisation based in Penrith which delivers creative workshops and performances throughout Cumbria and the North. We are proud to work with committed, enthusiastic and inspiring musicians and artists of all ages. Read more
Jenny teaches a weekly salsa class at Calva Bar in Carlisle on Thursdays with a fun and relaxed approach, focusing on teaching people the technique and the moves so they can dance socially and enjoy themselves on the dance floor.'' Read more
Get a health check by Story Occupational Health Nurse while the kids build a bridge with only straws, tape, string and elastic band Read more
In Chinese Culture it is believed that the Lions and the accompanying revelry of drums, gongs and firecrackers, will scare away the bad spirits and bring in the good luck in the coming year. On Sunday 16th February Read more
Explore a some selected elements from the installation including old time favourite fairground games Tin Can Alley, One Ball in to Win and a Coconut Shy. There will be some old fairground posters, film and photographs as well as a bespoke sound score featuring showmen’s childhood memoirs and original music.. Read more
Green Croft on the Wall - Part workshop, part game, part dance, children and their families try out open ended, playful and creative movement activities in a multi-sensory environment Read more
Richard Rai O’Neill tells tales from both sides of the border Read more
Punjabi Roots Academy have performed at many national and international festivalsand on TV on; • CBBC Blue Peter • BBC 1 The One Show • BBC 3 Bollywood Carmen • Ch4 Heston Blumenthal’s Great British Food • Judge Romesh Read more