Bristol Refugee Festival
Festival Member
Bristol, UK
bristolrefugeefestival.org
Bristol Refugee Festival is a month-long programme of arts, cultural and educational events that takes place every June around National Refugee Week, bringing together communities from across Bristol to celebrate the contribution refugees make to the city.
The aims of the Festival are
To promote better understanding as to why people seek sanctuary
Help overcome misconceptions around refugee and asylum seekers
Value the diversity and talent that incoming communities bring to Bristol
Support successful integration in to host communities