Discover and celebrate the diverse stories, dance and traditions of the Arab diaspora at Liverpool’s World Museum, and witness the production of a specially commissioned large-scale artwork by Egyptian calligraphy artist Nazir Tanbouli.
Suitable for all ages.
Funoon Alarabiya with Nawarra – 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
A kaleidoscope of rainbow hues, gorgeous costumes and captivating Arabic Folkloric dance from Moroccan-born artist Nawarra.
Alia Alzougbi – 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Expect humour and intrigue as vibrant storyteller Alia Alzougbi shares colourful traditional tales from the Arab region – including Egypt, Syria and Yemen. Alia will also share song and Arabic words to encourage young audience members to join in the fun.
Nazir Tanbouli – 2pm and 3pm
Painter, muralist and illustrator Nazir Tanbouli will explore the idea of mythology and narrative with a dramatic explosion of ink, black and white marks on massive sheets of paper.
Times
13:00 – 16:00
Cost: FREE
Event Date: Sunday 17th July 2016
