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| British Museum to hold special evening featuring a great line up of free activities, ideal for all the family. Fri 02 Mar 2012 |
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On 9th March 2012, the British Museum will turn into a piazza of free performance and activities celebrating pilgrimage and spiritual journeys. There is something for all ages. Visitors can:
-Listen to traditional oud music in the Islamic world Gallery and the Al Farabi ensemble performing classical Arab Sufi music in the Great Court.
-Be entertained by traditional Arab storytelling and learn to play Sufi rhythms in frame-drum workshops.
-Watch the premiere of a contemporary dance performance inspired by Hajj, and an excerpt from Khayaal Theatre Company’s award-winning production of ‘Conference of the Birds’.
-Try on costumes and headdresses from the tribes of Saudi Arabia, have a henna tattoo painted on your hand, make and decorate your own prayer beads and practice Arabic calligraphy using traditional tools and materials.
-Learn about the British Muslim experience of Hajj in a talk by Sean McLoughlin and plot your own journey on a world map.
-Join Wajid Hussain for a poetry writing workshop and performance. Bring along your own pilgrimage souvenirs and share your stories with others.
Explore the Museum’s collection, take part in these fantastic events and enjoy refreshments with friends.
*The exhibition Hajj: journey to the heart of Islam is open until 20:30. Tickets £12, children under 16 free
The link to the event website is here |
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