Explore historical carnival memories through archives via an exhibition, film provided by North West Film Archive, music by Manchester Carnival affiliated DJ and host Kemoy Walker, a family arts workshop by local artist Tina Ramos Ekongo, spoken word performances by Young Identity and delicious Caribbean food courtesy of Buzzrocks Caribbean Restaurant.
Part of the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust’s We Are Carnival! – a series of free events for Black History Month to mark the city’s celebrations of 50 years of Manchester’s Caribbean Carnival.
On 27 October we will be holding our We Are Carnival! party.
Explore historical carnival memories through archives via an exhibition, film provided by North West Film Archive, music by Manchester Carnival affiliated DJ and Host Kemoy Walker, a family arts workshop by local Artist Tina Ramos Ekongo, spoken word performances by Young Identity and delicious Caribbean food courtesy of Buzzrocks Caribbean Restaurant.
Programme for the day (all events are drop-in unless stated):
Throughout the day a book display, archive photo and sound exhibition and archive footage provided by North West Film Archive.
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