Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary With Return Of Art In The Park Festival May 2022
The festival is organised by Milton Keynes Islamic Arts and Culture (MKIAC) and Milton Keynes will once again experience cross-cultural musicians, international artists and carnival entertainment, alongside live demonstrations, community stalls and creative workshops.
The event - during the weekend of Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th May - at Campbell Park has a theme is venturing out, a chance for friends and families to come together and celebrate the rich and diverse communities of Milton Keynes after a turbulent two years.
"This year has special significance for all of us and we promise an inclusive, joyful celebration," said Anouar Kassim MBE, director of MKIAC, "Art in the Park is a unique event for Milton Keynes’ vibrant cultural scene because we represent everyone. With performers, food, crafts, arts and music from Milton Keynes’ diverse cultural backgrounds, this festival is a shining example of how we can bridge divides through arts and culture.”
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The performance village will provide memorable performances from local and international musicians, dancers and storytellers including Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band, Modou Touré, and Kefaya, an award winning international collective performing global folk.
In the art village, various interactive workshops will invite everyone to get involved and learn a new skill. Workshops including calligraphy, turkish marbling and geometry will be available.
Four exhibitions of MKIAC projects will also be on display to showcase the diverse range of arts projects aimed to promote shared learning, community cohesion and cultural understanding.
Led by London based carnival company Kinetika Bloco and Milton Keynes based outdoor arts company Festive Road, the Carnival of Colour promises to be an immersive experience of colour and sound. Working with local schools and organisations, community performers and children will parade through the streets of Milton Keynes starting at the Point at 2pm and finishing at Campbell Park at 3pm - everyone is welcome to join.
The festival will also include a community village, a funfair and interactive activities for all to enjoy.
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